Robo de salarios
Todo el mundo sabe que robar es ilegal y está mal. Si alguien le quita algo que le pertenece, debe ser perseguido por la ley. Pero, ¿qué ocurre si alguien le quita algo que se ha ganado, pero que aún no ha cobrado? En derecho laboral, esto se llama robo de salario, y es algo que sufren millones de trabajadores sin darse cuenta siquiera de que están siendo tratados ilegalmente.
En su esencia, el robo de salario es la falta de pago a un empleado por el tiempo que pasaron trabajando, pero puede tomar muchas formas diferentes. Si usted cree que es víctima de robo de salario, póngase en contacto con nuestro bufete de abogados de inmediato acerca de la representación. Si usted es víctima de robo de salario, es probable que sus compañeros de trabajo también lo sean.
What Wage Theft Can Look Like
Wage theft can take many different forms, but the most common wages it is practiced include:
The failure to pay minimum wage.
Employee misclassification (i.e. you should be classified as an employee based on job duties but you are classified as an independent contractor so your employer can avoid paying you benefits).
Failure to pay overtime rates for overtime worked.
Expecting workers to perform job duties off of the clock.
Illegal deductions from paychecks.
Failure to provide payment at all.
Wage theft can range from the subtle to the outrageous, but it is wrong in every form.
What Do To If You Suspect You Are the Victim of Wage Theft
If you believe that you are being denied wages that you rightfully earned, then there are several steps you can take:
Discuss your concerns with your employer. If you have a trusting relationship with your employer who you generally believe to be ethical, then it can be helpful to raise your concerns directly with them. They may not realize they are engaging in wage theft.
Keep private records of what you are being paid and what you believe you have rightfully earned. The more evidence you have, the better.
Contact the Guerra & Casilla team for representation. Even if you generally believe that your employer does the right thing, it cannot hurt to get the opinion of a legal professional. We are always willing to listen to the details of your situation.