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Wage and Hour Lawyers for Construction Workers
Construction is a cornerstone of our economy, employing millions and building the infrastructure we all rely on. Yet wage and hour violations are unfortunately common on job sites. If you have been underpaid, denied overtime, or misclassified, we help you recover the full pay you have rightfully earned.
You built it.
Now collect what you are owed.
Unpaid overtime is arguably the most frequent violation in construction. Workers are entitled to at least 1.5 times their regular rate for hours beyond 40 in a week, but employers dodge this through off-the-clock work and improper rate math. We pursue claims for misclassification, unpaid pre-shift and post-shift work, travel time, mandatory meetings, minimum wage shortfalls, and illegal deductions for tools or uniforms. Employers who violate the law can owe back wages plus an equal amount in penalties.
Violations on the job site.
Unpaid Overtime
You are owed 1.5 times your regular rate for every hour worked beyond 40 in a week.
Worker Misclassification
Being labeled a contractor to avoid overtime, taxes, and benefits is often illegal.
Unpaid Hours
Pre-shift setup, post-shift cleanup, site-to-site travel, and required meetings all count as paid time.
Minimum Wage Violations
Illegal deductions for tools or uniforms cannot drop your pay below the legal minimum.
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Hours before overtime kicks in
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Back pay plus equal penalty
Questions, answered.
Most construction workers must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for any hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek.
Violators typically owe your unpaid back wages plus an additional amount equal to those wages as a penalty, and they may also have to cover substantial legal costs.
The federal minimum is $7.25 per hour, but many states set a higher rate, and your employer must pay whichever is greater.
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