Are You Owed Unpaid Overtime? How to Join a Class Action Lawsuit
Are you owed unpaid overtime? If so, you could be eligible to join a class action lawsuit. Overtime violations usually impact multiple employees; and, by joining forces, employees who have been underpaid can seek to hold their employers (or their former employers) fully accountable.
Here is a brief overview of the steps involved in joining an unpaid overtime class action lawsuit in Pennsylvania:
Step #1: Collect Your Employment Records
One of the first steps you will need to take is to collect your employment records. You should do your best to locate your recent pay stubs, W-2s and any other documents you have received from your employer. If you have records of the hours you worked, you should be sure to keep these records in a safe place as well.
Step #2: Take Detailed Notes
In addition to collecting your employment records, you should also take detailed notes. When did you work overtime? Who else worked overtime with you? How many overtime hours do you estimate that you worked? Did your employer know you were working overtime? Approximately how much overtime do you believe you are owed? All of these are important facts that your lawyer will need to know.
Step #3: Talk to an Employment Lawyer
Speaking of your lawyer, you will want to talk to an experienced employment lawyer as soon as possible. Once you get in touch with a lawyer, your lawyer will be able to:
- Evaluate your unpaid overtime claim;
- Assess what additional evidence is needed to prove your claim; and,
- Determine if you are eligible to join an unpaid overtime class action lawsuit.
Your initial consultation should be free and confidential; and, if you have grounds to join a class action lawsuit, you should not have to pay anything out-of-pocket for your legal representation.
Step #4: Have Your Lawyer File a Claim on Your Behalf
If you are eligible to join an unpaid overtime class action, you will want to have your lawyer file a claim on your behalf. Class action lawsuits are complex, and filing a claim is not something that you should try to do on your own.
Step #5: Work Closely with Your Lawyer Throughout the Process
Once your lawyer files your claim, you should continue to work closely with your lawyer throughout the class action process. Your lawyer should keep you informed every step of the way, and you should respond promptly when your lawyer needs information from you. The more you can do to assist with pursuing your claim, the greater your chances will be of recovering the compensation you deserve.
Get Started with a Free, No-Obligation Consultation at Murphy Law Group
Do you need to know more about joining an unpaid overtime class action lawsuit? If so, we strongly encourage you to get in touch. To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a Philadelphia employment lawyer at Murphy Law Group, call us at 267-273-1054 or tell us how we can help online today.