Nurse and Healthcare Worker Wage and Hour Law

Nurses and Healthcare workers dedicate their lives to caring for others, but too often they are denied the wages they have legally earned by being told to work longer hours, picking up other shifts, and covering for understaffing.  At Hermanowski Law, we stand up for nurses and healthcare workers nationwide who have been victims of wage theft, unpaid overtime, and other violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If you believe your employer has withheld your rightful earnings, we are here to help you recover what you are owed.

Common Wage Violations Affecting Nurses

Healthcare employers frequently engage in wage and hour violations that impact healthcare employees, including:

• Unpaid Overtime – Nurses who work more than 40 hours per week are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate unless properly classified as exempt.
• Mandatory Pre- and Post-Shift Work – Time spent on patient handoffs, charting, or preparing for a shift must be compensated.
• Interrupted Meal Breaks – If you are required to remain on duty or answer calls during your break, you must be paid for that time.
• Misclassification as Exempt Employees – Some hospitals and clinics misclassify nurses as salaried employees to avoid paying overtime.
• Off-the-Clock Work – Responding to calls, charting, or handling patient care outside of scheduled hours should be counted as paid time.
• Unpaid Training and Continuing Education – Required training sessions, certifications, and educational courses should be compensated if mandated by the employer.

If you have experienced any of these violations, you may have a legal claim for back pay and damages.

How We Fight for Nurses

At Hermanowski Law, we are committed to protecting the rights of nurses who have been shortchanged by their employers. Our legal team:

Investigates wage and hour violations in healthcare facilities.

Files lawsuits to recover unpaid wages, overtime, and penalties.

Represents nurses in both individual claims and class action lawsuits.

Fights against employer retaliation to ensure your rights are protected.