What are the rights of employees with respect to unpaid wages?

Employees in North Carolina have the right to receive payment for the work they perform. If an employee’s wages are not paid in a timely manner, it may be considered a violation of the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act. Under this law, employers must pay their employees on time, without any deductions, no matter if the payment is in cash or check. If an employer fails to pay their employee wages, the employee is entitled to receive all unpaid wages they are due. This includes wages for work completed prior to the end of the pay period, or for overtime work. If an employer does not pay wages as required by the wage and hour act, the employee can file a wage claim with the North Carolina Department of Labor. The Department of Labor will investigate the unpaid wages and, if found in violation of the wage and hour act, the employer may be ordered to pay all unpaid wages plus interest and any other damages deemed appropriate by the court. Employees may also seek legal advice to file a civil lawsuit against their employer in order to recover unpaid wages. In addition, the employee may also be entitled to any other damages caused by the unpaid wages, such as attorney’s fees and costs. If the employee prevails in a civil lawsuit for unpaid wages, they may be entitled to double the amount of their total unpaid wages, plus any other damages awarded by the court. Therefore, all employees in North Carolina have the right to receive their unpaid wages, and to pursue legal action initiatives if necessary.

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