Through diligence and experience, Winebrake & Santillo, LLC has recovered tens of millions of dollars for hardworking clients and their families. We have a proven track record of successfully navigating both federal and state courts to recover unpaid wages and overtime for those who have been wronged.
Fighting For Fair Wages
Fighting for Fair Wages
Our law firm fights for workers who have been deprived of their fair wages and overtime pay. Through diligence and experience, we have pursued law suits against large and small corporations to recover millions of dollars for our hard-working clients and their deserving families. No corporation is above the law.
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Employment Lawyer in Philadelphia
We have recovered millions of dollars in unpaid wages and overtime pay for our hardworking clients.
At Winebrake & Santillo, wage and overtime law is our entire practice. The knowledge gained from litigating hundreds of wage and overtime rights lawsuits enables us to identify complex issues and practical paths forward. We embrace the challenge of standing up for workers and devote our time and resources to pursuing claims at trial or at the negotiating table.
Facing workplace legal issues? Call an employment lawyer in Philadelphia at (215) 866-1551 to discuss your concerns. Our online contact page explains how to send us your information.
Workers deserve to be paid for all time spent working, and most are entitled to premium compensation when they work more than 40 hours in a workweek. Yet every year, millions of American workers lose part of their pay because they don’t understand their rights under complex wage and hour laws. These violations hurt working families, and companies that break the law should be held accountable. No one is above the law.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act and Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act, nonexempt employees receive overtime compensation at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Private-sector employers in Pennsylvania generally can’t substitute compensatory time off for those wages, except under a narrow collective-bargaining exception.
Common Wage & Overtime Problems
Off-the-clock work includes job duties performed before clocking in, after clocking out, during unpaid meal breaks, or while traveling between job sites. This time counts toward the 40-hour threshold. Employee misclassification can also affect a worker’s right to overtime compensation.
We represent workers across a range of jobs and employment classifications, including:
- Salaried employees
- Hourly employees
- Independent contractors
- Home health workers
- Warehouse workers
- Restaurant workers
- Tipped employees seeking unpaid wages or overtime compensation
Preparing a Wage & Overtime Claim Review
We review pay stubs, time records, and employment agreements to identify potential wage and hour violations. Workers should also preserve personal records showing when they started and stopped work, the duties they performed, and the pay they received.
Federal and Pennsylvania wage claims have different filing deadlines. The Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act provides three years to bring an overtime claim. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, the limitations period is two years for non-willful violations and three years for willful violations. We pursue federal and state wage claims for workers, including federal claims heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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Proven Track Record of Success
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Top-Quality Legal Representation for All Workers
Workers pursuing wage and overtime claims deserve the same high-quality legal representation as large corporations. We are committed to providing professional, respectful, and courteous service, making sure our clients receive the same level of legal protection that CEOs and corporations enjoy.
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Commitment to Workers' Rights
We believe every worker deserves fair pay for all hours worked, including overtime. Our firm is dedicated to holding corporations accountable for wage violations, fighting for the rights of employees to ensure they are paid what they are owed under the law.
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Extensive Experience in Wage and Overtime Law
At Winebrake & Santillo, LLC, wage and overtime law is our sole focus. Our deep knowledge and extensive experience in litigating hundreds of wage and overtime rights lawsuits allow us to uncover issues that may be missed by other attorneys, ensuring our clients receive the best possible outcomes.
Client Testimonials
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"Winebrake & Santillo has a considerable record in employment matters."
Winebrake & Santillo has a considerable record in employment matters.- Ricci v. Newrez LLC, 2023 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 186727, at *23 (E.D. Pa. Oct. 17, 2023) -
"Significant experience"
Attorney Andy Santillo and his co-counsel are “patently qualified” attorneys who “have significant experience with wage payment and collections cases, knowledge of wage-and-hour law, and have clearly done significant work already in this case throughout discovery and the preparation of the motions and opposition papers now before the Court."
- MARTINEZ V. AMAZON.COM SERVS. LLC, 2024 U.S. DIST. LEXIS 209566, *28, *42-43 (D. Md. Nov. 18, 2024) -
"An established record"
W&S and its co-counsel "have an established record of competent and successful prosecution of large wage and hour class actions."
- Lapan v. Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc., 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 169508, *7 (D. Mass. Dec. 11, 2015) -
"Experienced wage and hour class action litigators"
W&S and its co-counsel "are experienced wage and hour class action litigators with decades of accomplished complex class action between them and that the Class Members have benefited tremendously from able counsel’s representation."
- Craig v. Rite Aid Corp., 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 2658, *45 (M.D. Pa. Jan 7, 2013)
About Our Firm
At Winebrake & Santillo, we firmly believe that workers pursuing their wage and overtime rights deserve the same high-quality legal representation enjoyed by big corporations. Workers also have a right to the professionalism, courtesy, and respect accorded to corporate CEOs. We go to Federal and State Court to fight for workers deprived of full regular pay and overtime compensation in violation of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and similar state laws. Through diligence and experience, we have built a record of successful wage recoveries for our hard-working clients and their deserving families.
When to Hire an Employment Lawyer in Philadelphia
Consult an employment attorney when unpaid overtime, incorrect wages, or other wage and hour claims threaten your rights or livelihood. Our PA employment lawyers identify potential violations, explain the available legal options, and protect employees from unlawful practices.
If you’re in Philadelphia and unsure of your legal rights, contacting an employment attorney at Winebrake & Santillo gives you support as you work to resolve the dispute.
How Do I Know If My Employee Is Engaging in Wage Theft or Other Illegal Practices?
Wage theft and other unlawful workplace practices take many forms. Warning signs include:
- Unpaid overtime
- Work performed off the clock
- Pay below the minimum wage
- Improper deductions from your paycheck
- Misclassification as an independent contractor to avoid paying benefits
If you’re in Philadelphia and suspect your employer isn’t fully compensating you, an employment law lawyer in Philadelphia can explain your options and the records that may be relevant.
Connect with an experienced employment lawyer in Philadelphia as soon as possible. Call (215) 866-1551.
Our Experience
Through diligence and experience, we have worked to recover hundreds of millions of dollars for our hard-working clients and their deserving families.
