Top 4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Lawyer for Your Fair Wage Claim

When employees are treated unfairly under the Fair Labor Standards Act, not only do the employee and his or her coworkers lose faith in their employer, but they also suffer the financial repercussions of not receiving a fair paycheck. Repeated loss of income could cause a laundry list of problems, on top of the stress of working at a job where you are not fairly compensated.

Companies looking to save a buck are typically the ones who cut corners and take it from their employees' paychecks. As lawyers who have handled cases for numerous cable and satellite dish installers, we find that unfair pay is common in the field of technology installation.

Employees are trained to trust their employers, which is why so many companies get away with shorting their staff.

That is why the Texas fair compensation attorneys at Kennedy Hodges encourage any employee whose paycheck is suffering to contact a lawyer to discuss the situation.

We have compiled the following list of questions that should be asked of any attorney before you hire them to handle your fair wage case.

1. Are you familiar with all of the stipulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act? Many times, it is clear that an employee is being treated unfairly, but unless that lawyer knows exactly how the FLSA works and what it covers, they may not be able to properly prove it. 
2. What type of fair wage claims do you handle? Sometimes an employee may be receiving an unfair hourly wage one week, and the next week the problem might be unpaid overtime. You need a lawyer who is well-versed in all types of wage claims to ensure that you are receiving the maximum amount of back wages possible. 
3. What type of communication will you have with me throughout my case? Always look for a lawyer who encourages your questions and asks for your input. Part of gathering information to build a case against the employer includes finding out firsthand what happened, so any good attorney should be willing to sit down and discuss your situation. 
4. Will you be providing me with any additional information or resources? We understand that you hire a lawyer to do a specific job for you, but we also understand that they more you know, the more you can help us help your case, making it a win-win. Look for a lawyer who has relevant information on their website, and who will provide you with the resources needed to learn about your case.

If you would like more information on how to hire a lawyer for your Texas wage claim, order your free copy of Kennedy Hodges' book, The Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Wage and Overtime Claim, by calling 888.449.2068. Or fill out our online form to schedule your free case evaluation today.