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MINIMUM WAGE VIOLATION LAWYERS
Fighting for Underpaid & Unpaid Minimum Wage Workers
Employers are legally required to pay at least the federal, state, or local minimum wage. While wage rates vary by location, businesses cannot pay employees less than the federal minimum wage, which is $7.25 per hour as of January 2023.
If your employer has paid you less than the required minimum wage, you may have the right to take legal action. In addition to recovering unpaid wages and back pay, you may also be entitled to interest, penalties, and damages for the financial and emotional hardship caused by wage violations.
How Josephson Dunlap Can Help
At Josephson Dunlap, our minimum wage violation lawyers fight for workers who have been underpaid, misclassified, or denied fair wages. We have the experience and resources to hold employers accountable and help you recover what you’re owed.
- We represent workers nationwide in wage and hour claims
- We don’t get paid unless you win
- We have recovered hundreds of millions in back wages
Take the first step today. Contact us for a free case review and let’s fight for the wages you deserve.
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Minimum wage is the lowest hourly rate that employers are legally required to pay their employees. With very few exceptions, most workers across all industries must be paid at least the applicable minimum wage for all hours worked.
Types of Minimum Wage in the U.S.
There are three types of minimum wages in the United States:
- Federal Minimum Wage: Set by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this applies nationwide. As of January 2023, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour.
- State Minimum Wage: States can set their own minimum wages, but they cannot be lower than the federal rate.
- Local Minimum Wage: Some cities and counties enforce higher minimum wages than their state’s requirement.
Example: How Federal, State, and Local Minimum Wage Laws Work
📌 California has a state minimum wage of $15.50 per hour (as of January 2023), which is much higher than the federal minimum wage. Employers in California must pay at least this amount to employees covered by minimum wage laws.
📌 San Francisco has an even higher minimum wage of $16.99 per hour (as of January 2023). This means that all non-exempt employees in San Francisco must be paid at least $16.99 per hour.
Who Is Exempt from Minimum Wage Laws?
Although most employees are entitled to at least the minimum wage, some exceptions exist. The following types of workers may be exempt from minimum wage laws:
- Outside salespeople
- Registered apprentices
- Unpaid interns & volunteers
- Immediate family members of the employer (e.g., spouses, parents, children)
- Certain employees with disabilities working for nonprofit organizations
Tip Credits & Minimum Wage
Employers who take tip credits may pay an hourly rate that is lower than the minimum wage. However, if an employee’s wages plus tips do not equal the applicable minimum wage, the employer is legally required to make up the difference.
Do You Have a Minimum Wage Claim?
Most hourly workers, salaried employees, independent contractors, and day-rate workers must be paid at least minimum wage unless they fall under specific exemptions. If you believe you’ve been underpaid, you may have a wage claim.
Contact Josephson Dunlap for Help with Your Minimum Wage Violation Claim
We are here to help you with every aspect of your case. With over two decades of experience and a long history of success, including hundreds of millions of dollars recovered in unpaid wages and overtime, our minimum wage violation lawyers have what it takes to aggressively advocate for you. We have helped more than 100,000 clients nationwide in complex wage and hour claims; learn how we can help you today.
Reach us online or by phone at (888) 992-2990. Your initial consultation is free, and there are no legal fees unless/until we recover compensation for you.
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What to Do If Your Employer Fails to Pay Minimum Wage
It does not matter whether your employer meant to pay you less than the minimum wage or not; if they have failed to pay you at least the minimum wage for your area, you could be entitled to take legal action.
If your employer committed a minimum wage violation, you should take the following steps:
The more evidence you have, the stronger your case will be. We encourage you to keep copies of all important documents and paperwork related to your claim, including emails and other communications with your employer, paystubs, timekeeping records, and statements from other employees. At Josephson Dunlap, we can utilize this evidence to develop a powerful case on your behalf and seek the full, fair wages you are owed.
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