Unpaid Overtime Compensation Claim

Summary

The user, an employee in Ohio, was given increased responsibilities without additional compensation, leading to burnout and eventual resignation. Despite working seven days a week, the user did not receive overtime pay. The user has documented conversations with superiors about the increased workload and lack of compensation. The user did not receive any severance or compensation upon leaving the company. The user may have a case for unpaid wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act in Ohio. The next step recommended is to consult with an employment attorney.

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To whom it may concern, I am trying to see if I maybe have a good case. This a scenario, as I want to see if I have a good case before I do a consultation, formally. So I worked for a company and was planning on retiring with this company. The job and position I signed up for was *,* to run one facility. That meant so many employees, trucks and warehouse. The company in cutting cost has let several employees go with severance. Recently in April they let other managers go again with severance. When certain managers had our call. We were told we were fortunate ones to be able to stay. However, now we are in charge of two facilities. No additional compensation much more responsibility. I found myself at times working seven days a week when I was off with my family I would still get text messages emails phone calls from upper management. Just recently district managers, got promotions to region Vice presidents. Now they have more responsibilities as I did. They have the word promotion in front of theirs. I did not. I am not sure if they got compensated accordingly or not. I found my self getting burnt out it affected may work life balance. I have worked so many years with this company and wanted to stay until I retired. I just could not do it any longer the stress was way to much. I know in talking to my coworkers we’re feeling the same way. Too do twice the work with the same pay. Some people have no choice to stay. I left the company as it was affecting me physically and emotionally. I now only have my wife’s income. Have to get different benefits, extra. I just did not feel valued; more importantly, I was not being compensated for the work load that I was under. I am looking to see if there would be a case against the company. Not only for my self but for other managers that are struggling to stay with the company. My life has changed. I felt they left me no choice. If you feel there maybe a good case could you please let me know. Then we can sit down and do a formal consultation to go into more details. I truly appreciate your time.
Did you ever discuss your increased workload and lack of additional compensation with your superiors or HR department?
yes
What was the response from your superiors or HR department when you discussed your increased workload and lack of additional compensation?
He did not have anything to say.
What state are you located in? Employment laws can vary by location.
ohio
What was the nature of your employment contract? Was it at-will or for a specific term?
at will
Did you receive any written or verbal promises about job security or terms of employment when you were hired?
no
What was the nature of your job duties before and after the change?
one facility then because we got to stay with company we got two facilities twice the work load no increased compensation
What was the company's reason for not increasing your compensation despite the increased workload?
they did not say.
What was the company's policy on compensation for increased workload or responsibilities?
there was none
Did you document your conversations with your superiors or HR about the increased workload and lack of compensation?
yes
Did you ever formally request a raise or additional compensation for the increased workload?
no because we were lucky to still have our jobs.
Did you ever experience any form of discrimination or retaliation during your employment?
no
Did you ever receive any formal notice or communication about the change in your job responsibilities?
not sure
What kind of documentation do you have regarding your conversations with your superiors or HR about the increased workload and lack of compensation?
team meetings and phone conversations with manager
Did you record these phone conversations or keep minutes of the team meetings where your increased workload was discussed?
no
What is the name of the company you worked for?
i would not like to say at this time
Understood. Can you share if there were any specific terms in your employment contract regarding changes in job responsibilities or compensation?
none
What was the company's response when you left due to the increased workload and stress?
The manager asked me to stay for at least two weeks. I told him no because I would just be running routes and not my job for the two weeks. He said he understood.
Did you receive any severance or compensation when you left the company?
no
What is the employment law in Ohio regarding workload and compensation?
i am not sure
In Ohio, employers are not legally required to provide extra pay for additional work unless it results in overtime. However, if you feel you were treated unfairly, you may have a case.
i ended up at times working 7 days a week.
Did you receive overtime pay for working 7 days a week? In Ohio, employees are entitled to overtime pay if they work more than * hours in a week.
no
In Ohio, not paying overtime for hours worked over * in a week is a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. You may have a case for unpaid wages.
So what would be next step?
The next step would be to consult with an employment attorney. They can help you understand your rights and potentially file a claim for unpaid wages.