Department of Corrections employees have filed a class action lawsuit against the Department of Administration after a 12 week delay in overtime payment.

According to court documents, ten employees of DepCor claim that officers have not been paid their $1 million in overtime, as well as being behind on hazardous pay and night differential. Attorney Dan Somerfleck, representation for the employees, said DepCor is ignoring its workers. “They’re working and not being paid at all. It would be one thing if they were getting paid their regular salary but they’re not even getting paid their regular hourly wage when they work overtime. They are getting paid nothing.”

“Here they are working and putting in extra hours and they have nothing to show for it,” said Somerfleck. “Another thing that comes into play with this is these correction workers have families and obligations to make.”

The Governor’s Office says about $500,000 has been transferred into DepCor’s account to pay for the overtime but the release of any funds is a stand still pending a review by a company director.

If you feel you have not been given the overtime payment you deserve, you should contact an Overtime Collection Lawyer of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP., by calling 202-973-0900. Know your rights and your options, and be sure to discuss your case with a legal professional today.