If your employer is asking you to work unpaid overtime, you may have legal recourse.  You can file a claim with the state Division of Wage and Hour Compliance for further investigation and, potentially, eventual collection.  Filing a claim with the Division of Wage and Hour Compliance may not be your only option. Our experienced New Jersey wage and hour lawyers can assist you in pursuing civil legal action against your employer to recover your unpaid wages and potentially other damages, such as liquidated damages in the amount of 200% of your unpaid wages. Consulting a lawyer promptly allows you to get the claims process started and begin the procedures for recovering financial compensation for your unpaid work.