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Wage Payment and Collection

If your employer in Beckley or Raleigh County hasn’t paid you what you earned, West Virginia law is on your side. We can help you collect it.

Aggressive Representation in Beckley, WV

Wage Payment and Collection Attorneys in Beckley and Southern West Virginia

You did the work, and you’re entitled to be paid for it – on time and in full. West Virginia law spells out how and when employers have to pay wages, including final pay after a job ends, and it gives workers real remedies when an employer falls short. Too many people just write off money they’re owed because they don’t think it’s worth the fight. It often is. At Taylor, Hinkle & Taylor in Beckley, attorney Amanda Taylor helps workers across Raleigh County and Southern West Virginia recover pay their employers held back. If you haven’t been paid what you earned, call our Beckley office.

Wage Claims We Handle in Southern West Virginia

When an employer shorts you on pay, there’s usually a way to make it right. We help workers in Beckley and Raleigh County collect what they’re owed.

Unpaid Final Wages

West Virginia sets deadlines for paying your final wages after you quit or are let go. When an employer drags its feet, the law can add penalties on top.

Unpaid Overtime & Hours

Hours worked off the clock, missed overtime, and shifts that never made it onto your check all add up. We help you get paid for the time you actually put in.

Withheld Pay & Deductions

Improper deductions, held-back commissions, and bonuses you earned but never saw are all worth a closer look.

Misclassification

Being wrongly treated as a contractor or an exempt employee can cost you overtime and other pay you were owed.

Why You Want a Lawyer for a Wage Claim

Going after an employer for unpaid wages can feel intimidating. Here’s what an attorney does to make it worth your while.

  • Tells You What You're Owed

    We look at your pay, your hours, and the law, and give you a straight answer on what your employer should have paid.

  • Knows the West Virginia Rules

    State wage law has specific requirements and remedies. We know them and use them to your advantage.

  • Adds Up the Penalties

    When an employer violates the wage law, you may be entitled to more than just the back pay. We pursue the full amount.

  • Can Cover the Fees

    In many wage cases, the law allows the worker's attorney fees to be paid by the employer, which makes pursuing what you're owed far more practical.

How We Handle a Wage Claim

Case Review

We go over your pay records and what happened, and tell you straight whether you have a claim and what it's worth.

Making the Demand

We put the employer on notice, lay out what you're owed, and push for payment without dragging things out if we can avoid it.

Pushing for Full Payment

If the employer won't pay up, we're prepared to file suit and pursue the back pay, penalties, and fees the law allows.

Frequently Asked Questions

Wage Claims in Beckley and Southern West Virginia

When does my employer have to pay my final paycheck?
West Virginia law sets a deadline for paying final wages after a worker quits or is let go. If your employer misses it, you may be entitled to penalties on top of the wages themselves. We can tell you how the rules apply to your situation.
Can my employer hold back my pay?
Generally, no – not for work you’ve performed, and not through improper deductions. There are limited situations where deductions are allowed, but employers often go beyond them. We can look at whether yours did.
Is it worth pursuing a small amount of unpaid wages?
Often, yes. West Virginia’s wage law can add penalties and may shift attorney fees to the employer, which means a claim that looks small can be worth more than the unpaid amount alone. It’s worth a quick call to find out.
How long do I have to make a claim?
Wage claims come with deadlines, so it’s best not to sit on them. The sooner you talk to a lawyer, the easier it is to gather records and protect what you’re owed.

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Talk to a Beckley Wage and Hour Attorney

If your employer in Beckley, Raleigh County, or anywhere in Southern West Virginia hasn’t paid you what you earned, you don’t have to let it slide. The sooner you call, the more we can do to collect it. Reach out to Taylor, Hinkle & Taylor to set up a consultation.
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Legal Representation Across West Virginia

Areas We Serve

Fayette County

  • Fayetteville, WV
  • Oak Hill, WV
  • Mt. Hope, WV

Mercer County

  • Princeton, WV
  • Flat Top, WV
  • Bluefield, WV

Nicholas County

  • Mt. Lookout, WV
  • Richwood, WV
  • Summersville, WV

Raleigh County

  • Beaver/Shady Spring, WV
  • Beckley, WV
  • Glen Daniel, WV

Summers County

  • Green Sulphur Springs, WV
  • Hinton, WV
  • Pipestem, WV

Wyoming County

  • Mullens, WV
  • Pineville, WV
  • Oceana, WV
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