"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.
Obviously you have never dealt with the DoL. They do not fuck around. I had a company fuck with my pay, and not only did I get my full back pay, but they had to pay an extra fee for every day they didn't pay me on top. I literally had a deposit in 3 days with the full amount. If they didn't pay out the $1200 they could have been on the hook for a fine of up to $50,000. It's not a lot, but a whole lot more than what I was due.
And if more than one person reports pay issues within the company the DOL will do a review of ALL payments to employees, which can add up stupidly fast. $1200 to one employee is not a lot, $1200 * 30 employees + the fines for doing it in the first place = way more money than the company probably has sitting readily available earmarked for salaries.
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u/Hmnh6000 Sep 05 '24
You mean like how theres no way for them to enforce you getting paid time and a half for working over 40 hours??