Detroit FLSA Wage & Hour Litigation Attorneys
Call Center Agents & Representatives
Some call centers engage in wage theft by not paying employees for necessary activities performed before and after their shifts, such as booting up computers and phone dialer software programs, downloading work instructions, and reading work-related emails.
Nurses & Health Care Aides
Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and housekeeping aides working at health care facilities are often required to wear and maintain specific clothing on the job, but aren’t paid for the time they spend at home laundering and ironing work clothes.
Roadside Assistance Technicians
When roadside assistance companies choose to misclassify technicians as independent contracts, not employees, to avoid compensating them overtime, they should be held accountable for violating of state and federal wage and hour laws.
Telecommuters
Working for an employer from home is not only convenient, but allows employees to be more productive, yet many companies take advantage of the situation by not properly compensating workers for their time and expenses.
Food Processing Workers
Some call centers engage in wage theft by not paying employees for necessary activities performed before and after their shifts, such as booting up computers and phone dialer software programs, downloading work instructions, and reading work-related emails.
You work too hard to have your employer cheat you out of your pay.
All workers – no matter what their occupation or whether they are full- or part-time – deserve a fair and honest wage for their fair and honest work. The attorneys at Sommers Schwartz have the resources to take on large corporations in a full array of wage and hour claims.
If you think you’ve been the victim of wage theft and haven’t been paid the compensation to which you are entitled under the Fair Labor Standards Act and other laws, please contact us today to learn more about who we are, what we do, and how we help.
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Praise for Wage & Overtime Pay Attorney Jesse Young
Jesse Young worked an employment case for me that ended with almost 700 people getting their unpaid wages back. He and his team are incredible. From the first communication to the last, they never missed a single beat – consistent and clear communication, quickly replying to my communication, and always making…
Praise for Jesse Young and Alana Karbal
Alana Karbal and Jesse Young did an excellent job fighting a giant for my wages. They pushed me to get what they needed from me and were amazing at communicating with me at all times. I won my arbitration and was so excited when I got more than what I…
A Client’s Gratitude for Tad Roumayah
Tad, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your unrelenting advocacy on my behalf throughout this process. It’s a shame that this sort of thing is still happening to new moms in 2023 and at an institution that prides itself on diversity, equity, and inclusion, no less. Knowing there…
Comments about Matthew Curtis from an Appreciative Client
Your efforts have changed my life, Matt. I’m forever grateful. My wife has tons of upcoming medical expenses, and we had both been working hard to make ends meet. I can’t thank you and your staff enough.
Praise for Lisa Esser-Weidenfeller and Matthew Curtis
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your hard work and dedication in handling my case. I appreciate your professionalism, your compassion, and your perseverance throughout this challenging process. You have gone above and beyond to protect my rights, to defend my interests, and to secure a favorable…
A Client Talks about Andy Dragovic
My wife had an accident, tripping over a cable line that wasn’t buried. Andy represented us and were very pleased with the outcome. Andy was very professional, personable, and quick to respond to us, answering any of our questions or concerns. The whole firm was responsive to our concerns, and…
Praise for Dina Zalewski
The lawyers at Sommers Schwartz, P.C. were nothing short of amazing when I came to them with my medical malpractice case! Dina truly helped to put my mind at ease and because of her and her firm, I finally have closure and can begin my healing process! I just want…
Gratitude for Rob Sickels
When our world was shattered by an unexpected medical diagnosis, we were referred to Rob Sickels of Sommers Schwartz. What a blessing to get this referral as Rob listened to us with caring and compassion, spent all the time necessary to help us, was always honest with us about our…
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