Minnesota Wage & Hour Lawyers | Wage Theft Law & Violations

Unpaid Overtime

Federal and state laws exist to protect employees in a wide range of matters, including fair payment for hours worked. When these laws are broken by an employer, workers can file claims and seek damages in court in order to right the wrong. Our attorneys can help.

As Minnesota wage and hour lawyers who concentrate on fighting for workers who have been treated unfairly by companies that employ them, we can help in two main areas:

Wage Theft

Like it sounds, wage theft can refer to employees not being compensated fully or properly for the time they actually work:

Not being paid overtime when an employer is legally obligated to pay time and a half for working more than 40 hours in a week
Not receiving meal breaks
Not being paid for set-up, preparation or on-site dressing time

Employee Misclassification

Job misclassification as independent contractor: These are job situations in which workers are wrongly classified as independent contractors when they are in fact employees. This includes food industry drivers, couriers or other workers classified as independent contractors but who are controlled as if they were employees.
Job misclassification as exempt: These are cases of employment misclassification where employees should be earning overtime but are wrongly classified as exempt — and thus disqualified for pay for working more than 40 hours in a week.

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Employment Law
Fraud Against The Government
Whistleblower Retaliation
Sexual Harassment & Assault

Ensuring Fair Wage Protections

Unpaid overtime, job misclassifications, and wage theft are serious matters. Our attorneys have extensive experience litigating these types of claims and achieving justice for their clients.

When you contact our law firm, one of our Intake Specialists will be your first significant point of contact. Well-versed in Halunen Law’s practice areas, these professionals will listen to your concerns or review your submitted form and direct your inquiry accordingly. Our attorneys offer a free, confidential consultation to all potential clients. If we take your case, there is no cost unless we win. Call us today at 612-605-4098 or fill out the Contact Form.