If Management is Taking Advantage of You, Get an Experienced Attorney For Your Side
Dunwoody has a little bit of everything right outside of Atlanta. Want small town appeal with easy access to all the advantages a world class city provides? In Dunwoody, culture, nature, shopping, and dining are all at your fingertips.
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Dunwoody is a great place to live and work, but being able to make a living here relies on you trusting that the managers and business owners employing you are operating above board, legally and morally. Employee misclassifications, wrongful termination, and overtime violations happen every day. Most people assume they have no other choice but to take what management says for gospel. That’s just not true.
The Law Office of Nicholas P. Martin has the experience you need in Dunwoody. You want someone who is ready to fight the good fight and have your back against people in power. Whatever the circumstances, whether you want to bring a wage and hour lawsuit against a company off of North Shallowford Road or you feel you’re a victim of retaliatory practices in The Shops of Dunwoody, Nicholas P. Martin is ready to take on your case and get you the settlement you deserve.
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Why Do I Need a Fair Labor Wage Claims Attorney In Dunwoody?
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The backbone of the country is the worker, but people in positions of power constantly try to take advantage of them. Management and their lawyers will do anything to convince you that your rights aren’t being violated; they’ll work to keep you under their thumb if it saves them some money.
The Law Office of Nicholas P. Martin knows all their tricks and is ready to counter them in court, if need be. Having a knowledgeable attorney on your side can be the difference between being shut out of a confusing legal process or getting the money you earned.
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The Law Office of Nicholas P. Martin Knows How to Battle on Your Behalf.
We’re Here to Make Sure You’re Treated Fairly
The Law Office of Nicholas P. Martin is prepared. We’ve got an encyclopedic knowledge of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the legislation that serves as the core of the Worker’s Rights movement in America. We’ve earned our clients over $5,000,00 dollars in damages and we’re ready to add your amount to the list.
Whether you’re bringing a class action lawsuit against an employer for systemic issues that haven’t been addressed or your management is refusing to honor the terms of a contract, we’ve got the experience to know how to handle your case.
What Kinds of Fair Labor Wage Claims Cases Does Nicholas P. Martin Cover in Dunwoody?
Your work deserves adequate and fair wages for the hours you labor. Have you done work off the clock? Is your employer trying to not pay you the overtime you earned? Are they insisting on pooling tips with non-tipped employees? These are the tricks employers use to keep money in their pocket and out of yours. Wage and Hour lawsuits have garnered hundreds of millions of dollars for underpaid employees in the last few years alone. We have the power to make corporations pay for their non-compliance. Your employer wouldn’t accept partial work; you shouldn’t accept partial pay.
Any time an employer asks you to do something for free, they take cash out of your pocket. Minimum wage and overtime laws are there to protect your time and finances. Your hours are precious and they’re worth something. Don’t just give them away. Is your employer trying to not pay you the overtime you earned? Have you done work off the clock? Are they keeping tips you earned? When you work overtime for an employer without being paid commensurately, that’s theft. Don’t let your company get away with stealing from you.
When you stand up for what’s right, you shouldn’t have to pay a price. The Fair Labor Standards Act takes protecting workers very seriously. The intent is broad and protects most employees who bring forward complaints in good faith. Whether you contacted the Department of Labor or brought a complaint to HR, the retaliation provision is a powerful tool to shield you from an attack. If you’re being threatened with retaliation from management because you’re considering bringing a lawsuit against their illegal practices, know that you’ve got someone in your corner.
Georgia is an “at-will” employment state, meaning an employer can fire you for any reason, including no reason, except in a few limited situations. You still have options, though! Have you been fired for discriminatory reasons? Are you being retaliated against for bringing a wage and hour lawsuit against your employer? Are you a whistleblower, calling out dangerous workplace practices? If you have evidence or suspect you’ve been the victim of an unjustified firing, call us today. We’ll help you build the strongest case possible to get you the finding you deserve.
In Georgia, when you’re dealing with “at-will” employment, the employer has a lot of power. The only real protection you have is with a contract. But many contracts can be written in a willfully obtuse way to keep you from exercising your full rights. When you’re trying to figure out a confusing contract or if you’ve been treated poorly at your job and want to bring civil litigation, you need someone who knows contract and tort law inside and out. The Law Office of Nicholas P. Martin has the know-how to get you satisfaction.
It’s easy to think your mistreatment is isolated, but that’s rarely the case. You probably aren’t alone; it might be happening to everyone you’re working with. Individually, your lawsuit might not have teeth, but with a class-action suit, you can get the treatment you deserve. Workers are always stronger together. Collective action gave us the weekend, the 40-hour workweek, and with The Law Offices of Nicholas P. Martin on your side, collective action can make your life and the lives of others measurably better.
Employee misclassification is a tactic to keep you from getting your fair share. Are you engaged in a physically demanding job that puts the onus on you to pay for work-related injuries? Have you been given a promotion to management, but don’t seem to be supervising anyone while working more hours without overtime pay? Maybe you’ve even been asked to misreport your duties or job title on forms. There are any number of ways businesses shift classifications to make you think you aren’t entitled to rights like overtime pay. Don’t let misclassification take money out of your pocket.
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Are Labor Laws State or Federal?
The majority of labor laws we deal with in Georgia are federal and, when there is some deviation, the laws on the books in Georgia almost always benefit the employer over the employee. In Georgia, employers aren’t required to offer breaks or sick leave. Employers aren’t required to offer holidays off and they can fire you for nearly any reason. If it weren’t for the Fair Labor Standards Act, minimum wage workers in Georgia would still be getting paid $5.15 an hour.
The lion’s share of employee protection is provided by federal laws, so those will be our focus. Some examples include the Fair Labor Standards Act (which establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and child labor standards), Family and Medical Leave Act (which grants eligible employees unpaid leave for specific family situations), The Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which protects a worker from discrimination concerning race, color, religion, and national origin), and Americans with Disabilities Act (which provides protection from employment discrimination for qualified workers).
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How Much is My Fair Labor Wage Case in Dunwoody Worth?
Every situation is different. Your retaliation claim might be worth more or less than someone else’s wage and hour claim. We can make some assumptions as to what you may be owed, however. If your lawsuit is successful, you may be entitled to wage recovery, financial damages, and job reinstatement. If you win, the FLSA also mandates your employer reimburse you for out-of-pocket legal expenses.
You may also be eligible for “liquidated damages,” which is double the amount of recovered overtime wages. (You didn’t just lose that money… you could have used that money to make your life easier… or invested it. Liquidated damages anticipates that.) For instance, if you secure $1,000 in back pay, you’d have an additional $1,000 coming your way. Check out our results and see for yourself.
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You work hard. You’re not asking for anything except what you deserve. When management or an employee or a corporation proves they don’t have your interests at heart, you need an ally who will make sure you’re the priority. Nicholas P. Martin will never hand your case over to a paralegal or a case worker.
Bringing a Fair Labor Claim can be intimidating. That’s why you need The Law Office of Nicholas P. Martin on your side. He’ll guide you through the intense, often confusing world of Fair Labor Claims and keep you informed at every step.
Call The Law Office of Nicholas P. Martin today and schedule your free consultation. Don’t wait. We’ll fight for you.