Find help with unpaid overtime
Free and low-cost places to turn, starting with the ones that cost nothing.
U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division
Enforces federal overtime law. Free and confidential. Call 1-866-487-9243 (1-866-4US-WAGE) or visit dol.gov/agencies/whd. See how filing works.
Your state labor department
Many states accept wage claims and may offer longer deadlines or extra damages. Find your state page.
Legal aid
LawHelp.org connects people with free legal-aid programs by state. Eligibility usually depends on income.
Employment lawyers
Your state bar association's lawyer referral service and the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) directory can help you find attorneys who represent employees. What to ask.
If you've been fired or threatened after raising a pay concern, act quickly. Retaliation is illegal and has its own deadlines. See retaliation.