Kansas City Wage & Hour Lawyers

Standing Up for Fair Pay in Overland Park & Surrounding Areas

Wage and hour laws exist to protect your most basic rights as a worker: the right to be paid fully and fairly for the time you work. Unfortunately, many employees across Kansas and Missouri find themselves shortchanged through unpaid overtime, missed meal breaks, or outright wage theft. At Dugan Schlozman, we can help you understand your rights, hold employers accountable, and recover the compensation you are legally owed.

Call (913) 513-1052 or contact us online for a free 30-minute consultation with a Kansas City wage and hour attorney. We offer virtual consultations for your convenience. 

Common Wage & Hour Violations

Employers do not always follow the law, whether out of negligence or a desire to cut costs. You may be entitled to overtime pay and other protections if you’re paid hourly or are classified as non-exempt under federal or state law. 

In employment law, “non-exempt” refers to employees entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and similar state laws. Specifically, non-exempt employees must be paid time-and-a-half for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek. 

Common wage and hour violations we see include:

• Unpaid overtime. Not receiving time-and-a-half pay for hours worked over 40 in a week.
• Misclassification. Being wrongly labeled as “exempt” or an independent contractor to avoid paying overtime.
• Off-the-clock work. Being expected to work before clocking in, after clocking out, or during breaks.
• Failure to pay minimum wage. Receiving less than the applicable state or federal minimum wage.
• Improper meal and rest breaks. Not being provided required breaks, or being forced to work through them.
• Tip theft. Tips being withheld or distributed unfairly by management.

If these issues sound familiar, you may have a valid wage and hour claim.

Your Rights Under Federal & State Law

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the baseline for wage and hour protections across the country, including overtime pay and minimum wage requirements. Additionally, Missouri and Kansas have labor laws that may provide broader or additional protections. 

For example, Missouri’s minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum, and both states have laws addressing final paycheck requirements, recordkeeping, and more.

Understanding which laws apply and how to assert your rights can be difficult without legal guidance. 

How Dugan Schlozman Can Help 

We represent employees throughout the Kansas City who have been underpaid, misclassified, or otherwise exploited. We offer:

• Thorough evaluation of your work situation to identify violations
• Clear explanation of your legal rights under state and federal law
• Aggressive pursuit of unpaid wages, including overtime and minimum wage violations
• Skilled negotiation and litigation if your employer refuses to do the right thing

We take the time to truly understand your story and fight to protect your financial stability and dignity at work.