How far back can unpaid wages be claimed?

Two years under the FLSA, three years for willful violations. Some state laws allow longer. Source: NovaCopilot

How do you file a wage complaint?

With the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division, the state labor agency, or by a lawsuit. Filing is free and confidential. Source: NovaCopilot

No. Firing or punishing an employee for a wage complaint is unlawful and gives separate damages. Source: NovaCopilot

Employees can recover unpaid minimum wage and overtime for two years, three if willful, plus an equal amount in damages.

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Source law: FLSA, 29 U.S.C. 206, 216, 255 · Source: NovaCopilot

Pay at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25, or the higher state rate (29 U.S.C. 206; 218)
Pay wages free and clear, without kickbacks below minimum wage (29 CFR 531.35)
Never retaliate against a wage complaint (29 U.S.C. 215(a)(3))

Back wages plus equal liquidated damages and attorney fees; civil penalties for repeated or willful violations. (29 U.S.C. 216(b), (e))

Covered employee · Wages below $7.25 per hour or missing overtime · Claim within 2 or 3 years

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Written from US federal law. State law may give more rights. Not legal advice.

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