What is the advantage of using a lawyer to file a complaint against my employer for not paying overtime?
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What is the advantage of using a lawyer to file a complaint against my employer for not paying overtime?
My employer is not paying me for the overtime that I have earned.
Asked on August 24, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
The advantage of a lawyer over not having a lawyer and filing the complaint yourself is the same advantage that an attorney always provides: the lawyer will know the law relating to overtime, as well as the court, agency, and evidentiary rules, better than you; will have more experience negotating and presenting your claim; and generally makes you seem more "serious" because you have (and are paying for) a lawyer. It's not that the lawyer guarantees success, but the lawyer increases your odds of winning and may help you get more money.
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