What to do if I was not paid overtime compensation?
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What to do if I was not paid overtime compensation?
I have several paystubbs to submit; I was paid straight time and had worked well over 40 hours. I worked in the trade show industry as a shop supervisor on hourly wage. Do I need to have a lawyer or can I just submit these to GA Department of Labor?
Asked on September 20, 2011 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You can do either: you can contact the Department of Labor and see if they'll act on your behalf; or you can contact a private attorney and look into a lawsuit. Either is a viable response. The department of labor is obviously cheaper for you, if they'll act; but 1) it will typically be slower (they have alot on their plate); and 2) they may not act (they may have much larger cases taking up their time). Conversely, a private attorney will definitely represent you and will typically be faster, but will cost significantly more. You might try contacting the dept. of labor first; if not satisfied by their answer or response or the attention they give you, you could then retain a lawyer to represent you directly. Good luck.
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