Norfolk (Norfolk County) is home to the nation's largest naval base and its support workforce. If you work here and think your employer got your overtime or wages wrong, a free case review can help you understand your options. Workers here are protected by the federal FLSA and by Virginia's state wage and hour laws.
Virginia generally follows the federal FLSA standard: overtime is owed after 40 hours in a workweek. State-specific nuances should be confirmed with a licensed attorney.
Employers in and around Norfolk span government contracting and services, healthcare and home care, hospitality, and retail. These are among the Virginia industries where we most often hear from workers about off-the-clock hours, misclassification, and miscalculated overtime pay.
Common Norfolk claims include off-the-clock work, salaried-but-misclassified roles, tipped-worker minimum-wage shortfalls, and comp time handed out instead of real overtime pay. Browse all claim types to learn more.