Unpaid Overtime in Atlantic County: Your Rights as a Worker
If you’re working more than 40 hours a week and not receiving overtime pay, your employer may be violating labor laws. In Atlantic County and throughout New Jersey, employees are entitled to fair compensation for their time. Wage theft—especially unpaid overtime—is one of the most common labor violations, and it often goes unchallenged. But you don’t have to accept it. With the right legal support, you can recover the wages you’ve earned.
What Are Overtime Laws in New Jersey?
Under both federal and New Jersey law, non-exempt employees are entitled to 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for every hour worked over 40 in a single workweek. Employers must:
- Track all hours worked
- Pay the correct overtime rate
- Provide clear wage statements
Some employees are “exempt” from overtime based on job duties and salary thresholds, but many employers misclassify workers to avoid paying overtime.
Common Overtime Violations
Unpaid overtime can happen in many ways, including:
- Being told to work “off the clock” before or after shifts
- Improperly classifying employees as salaried exempt
- Failing to include bonuses or commissions in overtime rate calculations
- Automatically deducting breaks even if they’re not taken
If you’re unsure whether you’ve been paid correctly, it’s worth speaking to an employment attorney.
Your Legal Rights
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law give employees the right to recover unpaid wages, including overtime. These laws also protect employees from retaliation for asserting their rights or filing a complaint.
How Castronovo & McKinney Can Help
Castronovo & McKinney, LLC is a leading employment law firm representing workers in Atlantic County and across New Jersey. Their attorneys have successfully recovered unpaid wages for employees across a range of industries, from hospitality to healthcare to office settings.
They will carefully review your work history, time records, and pay statements to uncover violations and pursue full compensation on your behalf.
If you believe you’re missing overtime pay, Atlantic County Castronovo & McKinney, Employment Law Attorneys are here to fight for what you’ve earned.
What You Can Recover
- Unpaid overtime wages
- Liquidated damages (double the unpaid amount)
- Interest on back wages
- Attorney’s fees and court costs
- Compensation for retaliation, if applicable
Contact Castronovo & McKinney, LLC Today
New Jersey Office:
71 Maple Ave
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: 973.920.7888
Fax: 973.920.7924
New York Office:
420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1830
New York, NY 10170
Phone: 646.755.3781
Fax: 646.755.3781
You’ve put in the hours—make sure you’re paid for them. Contact Castronovo & McKinney today for a confidential consultation and hold your employer accountable for unpaid overtime in Atlantic County.
