Employers face many hardships, whether they run a small business or a major corporation. There are various reasons why wage and hour disputes come up, but in this blog, we will take a closer look at unpaid overtime. Sometimes, current employees and former workers decide to file a wage and hour claim as a result of unpaid or denied overtime. In some instances, these allegations are true, while others involve fabricated details or false claims altogether.
From a business owner’s standpoint, the impact of unpaid overtime claims is significant. These allegations often bring various hardships and you need to approach an unpaid overtime case carefully.
Why false unpaid overtime allegations arise
Sometimes, workers file a claim over alleged unpaid overtime because they do not understand the law, and wrongly believe that their rights were violated. In other instances, workers intentionally file an unpaid overtime claim that is not true because they want to get revenge, such as those who were recently fired and are upset. Moreover, some workers file these complaints because they want to gain access to compensation that they do not deserve.
The consequences of unpaid overtime claims
Unpaid overtime claims are serious and carry a number of consequences. Not only do these cases result in financial hardships for companies, but they also shatter the reputation of a business. You need to think about the ins and outs of an unpaid overtime case and have a clear understanding of the best path forward. Please spend more time on our blog to go over other topics related to wage and hour claims.