Q: Forced to work for a second company for free
I work for a company (corporation) one owner and three years ago he opened a second company ( corporation ) with two partners different corporate address but makes his office employees
Work for both without paying us.
I've been here the longest
We get one check and sells our services to the other company. This has forced me to work at a ridiculous pace and longer days without any overtime pay. I'm 57 years old and I'm getiing close to retirement
What are my options? Can he be compelled to pay me for working for the other company for free? Do I have a case?
A: You should sit down with an attorney and go over the facts of your case. It sounds like you have a strong case for an unpaid hours action against your employer.
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You should not be working for free. Your employer is required to pay you for every hour worked. You should let you know know what you are being paid per hour and how many hours you work every week.
You should speak with an employment attorney to make sure you are being paid properly. A reputable employment attorney will not charge you to listen to you describe your situation.
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Sounds like you might. You should call some employment lawyers.
No employer shall permit any person to suffer employment without compensation. It's federal and state law. Good luck.
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