Summary: Temporary and seasonal workers often face numerous wage violations surrounding overtime, minimum wage, and other key issues. An attorney can help you seek the wages you are owed. Contact us for a confidential review.

When you take on a temporary or seasonal job, you may be under the impression that you have fewer legal protections than a permanent employee. However, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides protections for all types of employees and legal remedies when employers violate these provisions.

Just like every employee, temporary and seasonal hires are entitled to be paid on time and for all work they perform. A temporary and seasonal worker wage violations lawyer can step in if you are being denied rightful wages. An experienced wage and hour attorney can make sure you get the representation and compensation you deserve.

Legal Protections for Temporary and Seasonal Workers

Seasonal or temporary workers are not on the payroll year-round but are instead hired for specific periods of time to fill workforce gaps. These types of roles are particularly common for positions such as:

  • Delivery drivers
  • Retail associates
  • Administrative associates
  • Customer service representatives

Unfortunately, employers sometimes try to exploit workers in temporary or seasonal roles and commit various wage violations. It is important to understand that many of the same laws that safeguard the rights of regular employees also apply to short-term workers.

These include the right to:

  • Overtime pay (in some cases)
  • Be paid at least the required minimum wage
  • Work in a safe environment that is free from discriminatory practices

Temporary workers who are hired under an employment contract have the right to expect that the company will adhere to its terms.

If you are employed as a temporary or seasonal worker and believe that your employer has violated your wage rights, an attorney can offer invaluable assistance. A lawyer can help hold your employer accountable through prompt legal action while upholding your interests every step of the way to secure the wages you earned.

Temporary and seasonal workers should also be hired in compliance with child labor laws and accurately classified to ensure they receive the right benefits afforded by federal and/or state law. Certain benefits, such as health insurance or paid time off, may not be available to these workers.

Common Wage Violations Experienced by Temporary and Seasonal Workers

Temporary and seasonal workers may need an attorney’s help to address numerous wage violations. Some of the most common examples of wage violations experienced by temporary and seasonal workers include:

  • Failing to pay for all hours worked
  • Failing to pay overtime to covered, non-exempt employees
  • Paying straight time to workers entitled to overtime
  • Failing to provide required rest breaks
  • Failing to pay the federal minimum wage
  • Illegal paycheck deductions (e.g., for meal breaks)
  • Miscalculating pay based on incorrect hours worked
  • Providing improper pay stubs

All non-exempt employees should be paid overtime when they work more than 40 hours in a workweek. Overtime wages should be at least 1.5 times the employee’s regular hourly wage.

Both temporary and seasonal workers can be entitled to overtime pay. Companies must meet specific conditions outlined by the FLSA to legally avoid paying overtime to seasonal or temporary workers, including that the business must be an amusement or recreational establishment and either not operate for more than seven months in a calendar year or have its average receipts for any six months of the prior year were not amount to more than 1/3 of its average receipts for the other six months of such year.

An attorney can explain overtime and other wage laws regarding temporary or seasonal workers. Companies who engage in illegal wage violations against seasonal or temporary workers concerning overtime, minimum wage, or other issues may be on the legal hook for:

  • Backpay
  • Double or triple damages
  • Interest
  • Attorneys’ fees

Reach Out to a Temporary and Seasonal Worker Wage Violations Attorney

Whether you work a job for a few days or months, you are covered by many of the same laws and rights that permanent workers enjoy. If you are a temporary or seasonal worker who believes that your employer has breached wage and hour laws, get in touch with an attorney for help. A temporary and seasonal worker wage violations lawyer can conduct a thorough investigation into your potential claim.

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