Wage and Hour Violations

Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law

Representing the Injured and the Wronged Since 1967

Federal and state employment laws clearly specify what types of employees should be classified as exempt, and which should be classified as nonexempt. Exempt workers are often professionals, managers, and others whose job responsibilities do not always fall within the confines of a strict 40-hour week. These employees are traditionally salaried. Nonexempt workers are entitled to overtime pay for work done that exceeds 40 hours a week. Some employers will pay nonexempt workers salaries when they are actually hourly workers entitled to more protections than salaried workers.

Many different types of employers have been shown to have deliberately classified what should be hourly workers as managers, or some other exempt category, to avoid paying time and a half for hours worked beyond 40 hours a week. Immigrant workers or low-income workers who are afraid to lose their jobs may hesitate to complain when they are asked to work before clocking in or after clocking out, or to forego breaks that are required by law.

Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law is a law firm in Seattle which handles employment matters and which is ready and willing to handle Washington State wage and hour law violations cases against small or large employers. We are prepared to take on major corporations, public employers, or any employer that is required to comply with wage and hour laws. Often, we can resolve a case without going to trial. But if courtroom litigation is the path to a fair result, we will go down that path.

If you believe that your job has been misclassified by your employer for the sake of denying you breaks or overtime pay in Washington State, contact Scott, Kinney, Fjelstad & Mack, Attorneys at Law by e-mail though this website or by phone at 1-206-622-2200.