New Mexico Wage Claims
Claims Involving Unpaid Wages
Under state and federal laws, an employer is legally required to pay their employees a minimum wage. When an employer violates wage laws, a claim can be filed for back pay and other damages. You deserve to be paid for the work that you perform according to state and federal guidelines. If you are not being properly compensated for your work, contact a New Mexico employment law attorney for legal advice and assistance.
Not only are employers legally required to pay minimum wage, they must also pay a non-exempt employee for any work that is performed in excess of 40 hours. This can include time spent working during breaks and lunch, such as:
- Answering emails related to your job
- Responding to text messages from your boss
- Taking a work-related phone call
- Completing a call with a customer
Due to the complexity of employment laws, most employees do not know the full extent of their rights. Our firm can review your compensation arrangement with your employer, as well as any timekeeping records, to determine if you are being properly paid.
Employment Lawyer in New Mexico
An employer can request that an employee work more than 8 hours a day, but must pay overtime if more than 40 hours are worked during the week. Overtime is paid at 1 ½ times the persons hourly wage. Employers will sometimes intentionally misclassify a non-exempt employee as exempt to get around the payment of overtime. If you believe your employer is violating the law regarding your wages and overtime pay, speak with an attorney at Moody & Warner. We are skilled and experienced employment law specialists that will protect your employment rights and file a claim for any back wages that you are due.
Contact a New Mexico employment law attorney for trusted legal advice and representation if your employer is violating wage laws.