Failure to Pay Overtime & Wage Theft in Georgia

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Are you working long hours but not getting paid what you’re owed? Have you been denied overtime, shorted on wages, or pressured to work off the clock? These aren’t just bad business practices — they’re illegal.

If your employer has failed to pay you properly, you may be the victim of wage theft, and a qualified Georgia wage and hour attorney can help.

At Lober & Dobson, we stand up for hardworking employees across Georgia who have been underpaid, overworked, and taken advantage of by their employers.

What Is Wage Theft?

Wage theft occurs when an employer illegally withholds wages or denies an employee their rightful compensation. Common examples in Georgia include:

  • Failure to pay overtime (time-and-a-half for hours over 40 per week)

     

  • Misclassifying employees as “independent contractors” to avoid benefits or overtime

     

  • Requiring off-the-clock work before or after shifts

     

  • Making illegal paycheck deductions

     

  • Not paying for mandatory breaks, training, or travel time

  • Refusing to pay final wages after termination

Wage theft affects workers in all industries — from hospitality and healthcare to construction, retail, and office jobs. If you suspect you’re not being paid fairly, it’s time to speak with a knowledgeable Georgia wage theft lawyer.

Georgia Overtime Laws & Your Rights

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Georgia law, non-exempt employees are entitled to 1.5 times their regular pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Your employer may be violating federal and state wage laws if they:

  • Claim you’re “salaried” but still control your schedule and tasks

  • Expect you to work late without extra pay

  • Classify you as a manager in title only

 

An experienced Georgia overtime attorney can review your job duties, pay structure, and hours worked to determine if you’re owed back pay and damages.

Georgia Overtime Laws & Your Rights

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Georgia law, non-exempt employees are entitled to 1.5 times their regular pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

Your employer may be violating federal and state wage laws if they:

An experienced Georgia overtime attorney can review your job duties, pay structure, and hours worked to determine if you’re owed back pay and damages.

What You Could Recover in a Wage Theft Claim

If your employer has violated wage laws, you may be entitled to:

In many cases, employees who file wage claims also help protect other workers from continued exploitation.

You Don’t Have to Tolerate Wage Abuse

Many employees are afraid to speak up, worried about retaliation or losing their job. The law is on your side. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against workers who assert their wage rights.

At Lober & Dobson, our team is committed to fighting for fairness in the workplace, handling your case with confidentiality and respect.

Free Consultation with a Georgia Wage Theft Lawyer

If you’ve been denied overtime or believe you’re the victim of wage theft in Georgia, don’t wait. You may have a limited time to take action and get the pay you’ve rightfully earned.

Call us today or fill out our online form to schedule a FREE, confidential consultation. You pay nothing unless we win your case.

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