Other Wage and Hour Claims

Legal Support for Off-the-Clock Work, Improper Deductions, Regular Rate Issues, and Emerging Pay Practices

When employees work before clocking in, respond to messages after hours, or see unexplained deductions on their paychecks, it directly affects their livelihoods. Across industries, evolving scheduling systems, mobile timekeeping apps, and new pay models have made it easier for companies to undercount hours or reclassify time in ways that reduce compensation.

We advocate for workers in Northern New Jersey, Nashville, and communities throughout New Jersey and Tennessee. 

Our job is to make sure that you are paid fully and correctly as required by the law.

Off-the-Clock or Unrecorded Work

Off-the-clock work is common even when it is not called that. Hourly workers may be asked to prepare for the day before clocking in, handle tasks during unpaid breaks, respond to messages outside of work, or finish assignments after hours. When this work is expected or required, the employer may be responsible for paying for that time.

We look at how the job functions in practice, how schedules are tracked, and what expectations the employer sets around availability and follow-up.

Regular Rate and Improper Deductions

Overtime must be calculated correctly, and certain bonuses, shift differentials, and incentive payments, must be included in the regular rate of pay and overtime rate. Employer errors in these areas often lower overtime pay without workers realizing it. Other issues appear when paychecks show deductions the employee did not authorize.

We examine pay stubs, policies, and payroll practices to determine whether the correct rate was used and whether any deduction was lawful.

Emerging Scheduling and Timekeeping Claims

Companies are adopting new processes that affect how hours are tracked and how workers are paid. These changes can create problems that require a closer look.

App Use and Compensable Time

If you are expected to review schedules, messages, online trainings, company communications, or routes through an app outside recorded hours, that time may need to be counted as paid work.

Temporary Worker Protections

States like New Jersey have new requirements for temporary workers, requiring that they be paid equivalent to regular company employees. We review whether the employer followed these rules.

Why Experienced Representation Matters

Without focused legal support, employers may justify decisions based on incomplete records or shifting explanations. Common issues include:

• Unrecorded work treated as routine practice
• Deductions applied without proper notice
• Regular rate calculations that overlook required factors
• Pay changing after new systems are introduced
• Explanations that change once questions are raised

Why These Cases Matter

Off-the-clock work and improper deductions may seem small at first, but over time they can cost workers thousands of dollars. They also create patterns that hurt entire teams, not just one employee. 

Holding employers accountable reinforces the standards that protect every worker. At Bodzy Law, we focus on resolving these cases with precision and persistence, ensuring that the value of your time and labor is recognized in full.

It Is Time to Understand What Happened With Your Pay, and Do Something About It

If your hours or pay practices raise questions in Northern New Jersey, Nashville, or anywhere across New Jersey or Tennessee, it is worth reviewing. A thirty-minute free consultation will help you understand where you stand and what options may be available.