Wage And Hour Attorney Serving Greenville And Across South Carolina
You worked those hours, so your paycheck should reflect it and when it does not, the financial pressure can become a burden. At Hurley Law PA, founding attorney Sarah Hurley has spent 35 years advocating for workers who need a strong voice, and we are that voice.
Common Wage And Hour Disputes In South Carolina
A wage and hour claim becomes available to you when an employer fails to pay legally required wages. These employment law violations take many forms, including:
- Unpaid overtime: Hours over 40 in a workweek without time-and-a-half pay
- Off-the-clock work: Duties performed outside your clocked hours
- Unpaid breaks: Break time deducted while you kept working
- Salary misclassification: Classified as exempt when your duties say otherwise
- Tip violations: Tips withheld or placed in an unlawful pool
Worker misclassification also matters beyond job titles. When employers label workers as independent contractors, those workers lose overtime pay and other legal rights. We handle these wage disputes for Greenville workers at Hurley Law PA.
Do You Have A Wage And Hour Claim?
Many wage violations happen gradually. Look for these warning signs:
- Not paid overtime after 40 hours a week
- Asked to work before or after clocking in or out
- Paid a salary while doing nonexempt work
- Tips withheld or tip pool seems improper
- Break time deducted while you kept working
- Not paid for training, meetings or applicable travel
- Pay stubs missing data or not matching hours
Two laws should protect your wages. The Fair Labor Standards Act sets federal minimums for wages and overtime, while South Carolina’s Payment of Wages Act requires on-time payment of earned wages and gives you the right to recover what your employer owes you.
What Compensation Can You Recover In A Wage Claim?
A successful wage and hour dispute can result in real financial recovery. You may be entitled to:
- Back pay for all unpaid wages
- Liquidated damages up to double the unpaid amount under the FLSA
- Interest on unpaid wages
- Attorney fees and court costs
Attorney Sarah Hurley has been counsel in more than 200 cases in the U.S. District Court for South Carolina and hundreds more in state court, which gives us the depth to fight for your wages at every level.
Your Wages Matter. Let Us Fight For Every Dollar.
Every hour you worked has value. Attorney Sarah Hurley is a skilled litigator who has tried jury cases to a verdict at every level of trial court in South Carolina, including Federal Court. Call our office at 864-641-7990 or reach out to us online to discuss your case.