New Mexico Employment Compensation Attorney

Compensation Laws

Various laws exist regarding the payment of wages in New Mexico. If you are an employer, understanding these laws is important in order to avoid claims and lawsuits. General compensation laws require employers to pay employees no more than 16 days apart by cash, check or direct deposit. If you have terminated an employee and they were being paid on a fixed wage, the employer must pay the employee no later than five days after discharge. It is illegal for an employer to deduct money from an employee's paycheck without permission unless the deduction is for state or federal tax purposes or a court order. An employee must also be notified in writing of any reduction in wages before those hours have been worked. State laws also include minimum wage and overtime guidelines. A non-exempt employee must be paid 1 ½ times their hourly rate of pay if they work more than 40 hours in any given week. Employers are also required to keep payroll records for at least one year. A New Mexico employment law attorney can review your compensation policies to ensure that they comply with state and federal laws.

Employment Compensation Lawyer in New Mexico

Employee misclassification is one of the more common occurrences in compensation disputes. Many employers incorrectly believe that any employee paid by salary is an exempt employee. Our firm, Moody & Warner, is an established employment law firm that has represented employers in compensation claims for over five decades. We can help prevent compensation claims and lawsuits resulting from violations of existing wage and hour statutes, including laws pertaining to:

• Classification
• Payment of overtime
• Deductions

We provide our clients with skilled and knowledgeable legal advice, and can answer all of your compensation questions.

Contact a New Mexico employment law attorney for legal advice regarding state and federal compensation laws.