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Should I get an attorney to represent me.
I was terminated after reporting to the
human resources department that my
manager was not paying me overtime. I
have already filed a complaint with the
EEOC.
Asked on July 16, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You may wish to see what happens with the EEOC complaint, since the EEOC's assistance (unlike that of a lawyer whom you hire) is free. It is also possible that the EEOC will refer you to the federal or state department of labor, under whose baliwick this might more appropriately fall. (The dept. of labor's help would also be free.)
If the EEOC or dept. of labor does not seem to be resolving the matter to your satisfaction, then hire a lawyer to assist you. What you describe is illegal--you must paid overtime if you qualify for it; you cannot be fired for raising your legal rights under the law--and you shohld be entitled to compensation and/or reinstatement.
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