Portland Legal Help: Overtime Issues

State & Federal Laws Regarding Overtime in Oregon

A common area of wage dispute is payment in relation to overtime hours worked or allegedly worked. As an employee, if you have worked overtime hours, you rightfully expect to receive the additional pay and higher hourly rate to which you are entitled. As an employer, you of course wish to protect yourself against false claims of overtime worked or the problem presented by employees working additional hours without authorization. These situations often require thorough investigation in order to determine exactly what occurred and to delineate the rights which must be specifically defended in each case. If you are faced with a dispute regarding overtime pay, a Portland employment lawyer can assist you in determining your best course of action for pursuing a positive resolution.

There are specific federal and state laws which govern when overtime rates must be paid. These apply depending on the number of hours worked in a specific period of time, with certain exceptions or requirements depending on additional circumstances. Government agencies, hospitals, manufacturing plants and canneries are subject to their own unique rules. For your best chance at a just outcome to your case, you need legal representation with a solid grasp of the intricacies of the laws relating to overtime pay. These cover not only the amount to which an employee is entitled but also the timeliness of the actual payment.

Portland Employment Attorney – Providing Superior Legal Guidance

To have a seasoned team of legal professionals fighting by your side, talk to HKM Employment Attorneys. We understand that you are working hard for your pay or your profits and can't afford to be denied the remuneration you have earned. As an employee, a claim settled in your favor can also include the payment of penalties and attorney's fees and we will fight for the maximum amount available to you. For employers, we will work to protect you from an unfair finding so that you may simply carry on pursuing success with your business.

If you are involved in a dispute regarding overtime pay, contact a Portland employment law attorney.