If You’re an Hourly Worker Who Gets Bonuses, You May Be Owed Thousands in Unpaid Overtime
Many employees don’t know this—but if your overtime pay hasn’t increased when you get a bonus, your employer may be breaking the law.
We’re investigating a nationwide class action for workers who receive performance or productivity bonuses but were not properly paid overtime wages that reflect those bonuses.
Example: How the Miscalculation Happens
Let’s say:
- You earn $20/hour
- You work overtime, so you’re paid $30/hour
- You also earn bonuses totaling $50,000/year
That $50K should be included when calculating your regular rate of pay for overtime. But many companies fail to do this, keeping overtime pay stuck at a lower rate than legally required. Instead of $30/hour for OT, you may have been owed $39/hour or more!
Who Qualifies?
You may have a claim if:
- You’re an hourly employee
- You’ve received bonuses tied to performance, sales, or productivity
- Your overtime rate never changed, even after receiving bonuses
- This occurred within the last 3 years
Industries commonly affected:
- Retail and Sales
- Call Centers
- Construction and Labor
- Healthcare
- Hospitality and Restaurants
Why It’s Illegal
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state wage laws require that all nondiscretionary bonuses (ones based on measurable performance) be included in overtime calculations.
Employers who fail to follow this are stealing wages—and workers can fight back and recover back pay, penalties, and interest.
You Could Be Owed Thousands in Unpaid Wages
Many employees are completely unaware they’ve been underpaid for years. If you’ve been getting the same OT rate no matter what your bonus was, you may be owed substantial compensation.
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Contact Us Today to See If You Qualify
You work hard. You deserve every penny the law says you’ve earned. Contact our legal team for a fast, no-obligation review.
Call us now at 888-747-4529, Text 440-381-0338, or Email NewIntakes@sirillp.com to get a free case evaluation and find out if you qualify for compensation.