FAQs on Unpaid Overtime Cases

In this video, Mr. Fidlon describes the process and potential outcomes in cases involving unpaid overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). He explains that, in these cases, employees can recover unpaid overtime at one and one-half times their regular rate for up to two years, or three years if the violation is willful, plus liquidated (i.e., double) damages and attorney fees. Mr. Fidlon notes that the FLSA’s fee-shifting provision gives plaintiffs tremendous leverage in settlement negotiations. He also stresses that the FLSA contains a strong anti-retaliation protection for employers who file such claims, and if the employer were to retaliate against such employees, they would have an additional claim which could substantially increase the case’s value. Mr. Fidlon adds that, at Fidlon Legal, we do not charge clients an upfront retainer to take on these cases, and the attorneys do not bill for their time. Instead, the firm handles these cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning it is paid a percentage of any monetary amount recovered through a settlement or court award. Mr. Fidlon encourages potential clients who believe they have a claim for unpaid overtime to contact the Atlanta, Georgia overtime lawyers at Fidlon Legal for a free case evaluation.