About wagetheftcalc.com

wagetheftcalc.com is a free employment law resource maintained by The Click Lab. Our wage theft calculator applies the FLSA damage formula — back wages, liquidated damages, and optional state law multipliers — to give workers an educational estimate of their potential recovery before deciding whether to consult an attorney, file a DOL complaint, or pursue a private lawsuit. Our guide library covers the full landscape: FLSA overtime rules, the claims process, what to do immediately after discovering wage theft, and the most common misconceptions that cause workers to underestimate or abandon valid claims.

What we do

We translate the FLSA, DOL regulations, and state wage statutes into plain-English tools and guides. Every calculation method is fully documented on the methodology page. Every factual claim is sourced to a statute, regulation, or published decision. We aim to be accurate, transparent, and useful to someone who has never heard of the FLSA before today.

All content is written and reviewed by our editorial team before publication and updated when federal or state wage rules change.

What we don’t do

We do not provide legal advice. FLSA and state wage law is complex, and a general calculator cannot substitute for an attorney evaluating your specific employer, pay practices, and jurisdiction. For guidance on your situation, consult a licensed employment attorney — most handle wage theft cases on contingency with no upfront fee, and free initial consultations are standard practice.

We do not recommend specific law firms, earn referral fees, or accept sponsored content.

How we make money

wagetheftcalc.com is supported by Google AdSense display advertising. We do not sell reader data. See our privacy policy.

Who maintains this site

wagetheftcalc.com is owned and operated by The Click Lab. Editorial oversight is led by Nola Stetson, Editor-in-Chief for Wage Theft Practice, with contributing research from Colt Venner. More information is on the editorial page.

Contact

Questions, corrections, or feedback: see our contact page. We cannot respond to requests for legal advice or case-specific analysis.