I know I'm owed money, but will I get fired if I do anything about it?

A: Fortunately, the law strictly prohibits-makes it illegal-for any employer to retaliate against an employee who demands their fair pay under the law.  Companies are subject to both criminal and civil penalties for taking any action against an employee.  Judges enforcing these laws come down hard on employers who retaliate against employees.  You are armed with this hammer because our legal system recognizes there is an imbalance of power between employers and employees.  That's why the law encourages you to speak up without fear of reprisal.  We have represented hundreds and hundreds of employees without any action taken against them.