If you are an employee who is paid by the hour, there are workers compensation laws which protect how you are paid -- whether on the job or when you are fired/terminated/leave. The District of Columbia must follow strict rules in paying you and if it does not follow the rules, you are entitled to compensation above and beyond your paycheck. Mr. Kennedy has years of experience as a lawyer in handling these types of actions whether for an individual or a class of employees who are wrongfully let go.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (or FLSA) sets basic standards for minimum wage and overtime pay for workers in the United States. Workers covered by the FLSA are entitled to an hourly wage of no less than $7.25 and an overtime wage of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage if their work schedule exceeds 40 hours in one week. As a worker in the United States, you are entitled to a fair wage and compensation for your hours.
If you feel you have been the victim of unfair compensation, it is your best interest to contact a lawyer immediately.
Last Updated: February 23, 2012
