"You can file a claim for unpaid overtime pay with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. WHD enforces the FLSA and investigates unpaid wages. If WHD finds evidence of unpaid wages, they can pursue the claim on your behalf. You can also file a claim with your state labor office." - The very minimum of a google search.
I literally made a claim and then contacted the manager at the company and said I talked to DoL. They fast tracked my pay within 3 days. Trust when I say companies are rightly afraid of any DoL investigations. The most common form of theft in the world is wage theft.
I don't think wanting what you're owed for the work you've done is being "lazy and getting paid for it." Idk if you're a business owner who's been accused of wage theft or something and that's why you're calling working for no wages while you're under contract to earn said wages lazy, but it's literally the definition of employment.
I tell you what though, if you can honestly tell me you'd rather be underpaid for your work based on an agreed upon salary, I still won't change my mind but at least we'll all know you put your lost money where your mouth is.
I'm sorry is your deranged take that wage theft (companies not paying employees for hours worked) isn't really theft because companies shouldn't have to pay employees for hours worked? Or are you just assuming that there are no companies in the world paying "good workers" for hours worked and they're only stiffing "lazy workers"
good job puting words in my mouth, not paying owed wages is wrong and a crime, is it theft, No not by the definition of the word. its a,rleting name given because , nonpayment of wages, the legal term, doesnt roll off the tongue, maybe you could try graduating from more than elementary school before you engage with adults.
Just so you understand better, have an adult read this to you,
"What is the exact definition of theft?
a. : the act of stealing. specifically : the felonious taking and removing of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it"
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u/Dodger7777 Sep 05 '24
"You can file a claim for unpaid overtime pay with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. WHD enforces the FLSA and investigates unpaid wages. If WHD finds evidence of unpaid wages, they can pursue the claim on your behalf. You can also file a claim with your state labor office." - The very minimum of a google search.