Unpaid wages occur when employers fail to pay employees what they are owed. This is often also referred to as withheld wages or wages. Unpaid wages can occur when your employer does not pay overtime wages, your employer does not meet minimum wage requirements, your employer intentionally misclassified employees so that they are paid less than they should be, clerical errors are made, you are not paid for all of your services, there are disputes regarding paid leave or benefits, business expenses are not properly reimbursed, etc. When you do not receive all of the wages you have earned, the first step is to inform your employer, as it is possible that it is just a mistake. However, if you turn out to be a victim of wage theft, illegal deductions, reduced hours or more, you have rights. For more information about your rights regarding unpaid wages, contact our office.