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Wage & Hour Disputes & Labor Rights Lawyers in Duluth, GA

York Gaskill can help you with your Labor Rights claim, whether you are an Employer or Employee. Our attorneys know how to identify misclassification of employees, improper record-keeping and resolve pay and wage disputes. Employers have a legal obligation to pay employees wages due to them.  Employees have a legal right to receive wages due to them. Turn to the attorneys at York Gaskill for guidance with your wage & hours disputes and labor rights issues. We will give you the personal attention you deserve. We will assist in getting the dispute legally resolved before it negatively impacts your life or business. Our attorneys serve clients in Duluth, Suwanee, Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County and Metro Atlanta. We are experienced wage & hour attorneys who offer representation for:


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Labor Rights Law Practice Areas

Wage & Hour Law Firm - Duluth, Suwanee & Lawrenceville

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Claims, Issues and Disputes
Benefits Disputes
Commission Disputes
Compensation Recovery
Delay in Payment of Bonuses, Commission, Deferred Income or OT
Discrimination
Employment Contracts
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Claims, Issues, and Disputes
Failure to Pay 
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Claims, Issues, and Disputes
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Claims, Issues, and Disputes
Forced to Work Without Pay or “Off the Clock”
Human Resources Law
Labor Law Violations
Meal Break Violations
Minimum Wage Issues/Violations
Non-Payment of Wages
Overtime (OT) Wage Disputes and Violations
Rest Break Violations
Wage & Hour Issues, Disputes and Violations
Wage Theft 
Whistleblower Litigation
Withholding Discrepancies
Wrongful Termination

Employee Rights

Minimum Wage Disputes

The attorneys at York Gaskill help employees who are not being paid the mandatory minimum wage. When this occurs, it is crucial that your employer be held accountable and brought to justice. Our vast experience in employment law has lead us to successfully represent employees throughout Metro Atlanta. Our focus, compassion and knowledge base gives us a distinct advantage when it comes to these types of labor disputes. Do not be afraid to fight for what is right and due to you. Regardless of your legal status, our team is here to help. You and your family should not have to suffer because your employer has decided to break the law. Contact us today for a confidential evaluation of your case.

Non-Payment of Wages

We bring our experience to you and your employee rights case. You may be hesitant to demand a fair wage. As an employee, you may feel intimated and fear termination or retaliation. At York Gaskill, our attorneys know the law and how to protect your rights. If your employer takes a negative employment action in response to your claim, that can actually result in yet another claim against your employer. We have a proven track record of success. Non-payment of wages is a serious issue. You are legally entitled to be paid for the work you do on behalf of your employer. We are well versed in labor law and will fight on your behalf to ensure your receive all the monies you are due.

Overtime Pay Disputes

Overtime compensation is often a primary source of contention with employers. Overtime and hour violations include, employment misclassification, classifying employees as independent contractors, pressuring employees to work without compensation and coercing employees to work from home. These are serious legal violations. Your employer is obligated to pay you in a timely fashion for work performed. Failure to pay is unacceptable. Our team is well versed in overtime pay disputes and can help you receive just compensation. You deserve to be paid for every hour you work, and we are dedicated to ensuring that happens. We can assist you in a lawsuit to recover your due compensation.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that overtime is paid over 40 hours worked in a week, at the rate of 1 1/2 times. For example, if the employee's hourly rate is $10, any hours worked over 40 in a week would be paid at $15. 

Important Factors in Wage & Labor Disputes

There are certain key factors that play a role in wage and labor disputes. It is important that you are knowledgeable and aware of your rights as an employee. You should be aware of some of the following. Your employee classification is directly related to your overtime pay. Hourly employees typically qualify for overtime pay. Some employees may not qualify for overtime. As an employee, it is important that you always are aware of your current classification. Employers are not legally able to withhold a paycheck as punishment for an employee. If you do not comply with company policies or rules, your pay cannot be withheld as a result. Your employer is also required to responsibly track your hours worked and sign your time-sheets in a timely fashion. Contact the employment attorneys at York Gaskill immediately to assess your claim.

Employer Rights

Employer Law

Your business is a complex organization that has many legal implications. That is why our employer lawyers are detail-oriented, ensuring that every aspect of your case is thoroughly examined in order to protect your rights. When it comes to presenting your side of a dispute, you want to make sure that nothing slips through the cracks. We thoroughly investigate the employee’s claims to ensure nothing is missed and to determine the validity of their claim(s). Contact York Gaskill immediately if one of your employees has:
  • Filed a Case Seeking Compensation
  • Made Clear Intentions of Filing a Suit
  • Hired a Lawyer
  • Expressed a need for EEOC Representation
  • Verbally Complained About Discrimination of Any Kind
  • Claimed Wrongful Termination
  • Claimed Sexual Harassment

Employer Bankruptcy

If your business declares bankruptcy and you owe money to employees, they become creditors too. As a result, they may not get paid all the wages they are owed. Employees are not in the top priority class of creditors, and their wages, salaries, and/or commissions must have been earned within 180 days prior to the bankruptcy, to a maximum of $10,950 for each individual. So, while these payments are limited, they are still part of the bankruptcy payout. It is important that you are well informed of all your rights and protections while going through your bankruptcy. It is important to have an experienced employment & labor attorney representing you through the bankruptcy process.
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