This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.

Wage Backpay in North Carolina

In North Carolina, an employer who violates the Wage and Hour Act must pay the employee the full amount of wages unlawfully withheld, plus a penalty of $145.00. This rule is set by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-25.4, which governs wage backpay. The statute requires the employer to restore the unpaid wages in full and imposes the fixed penalty per violation. Additional backpay calculations, such as for ongoing underpayment, depend on the specific wage agreement and hours worked; the official source provides the exact detail. The worked example below shows how the total is computed. To estimate a specific claim, use the DocketMath calculator with your own wage and hour records.

Wage calculation example

For a North Carolina wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-25.4 (https://www.labor.nc.gov/workplace-rights/wage-and-hour).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $7.25
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 2x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $145.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Wage calculation example

For a North Carolina wage or overtime example, use only values backed by the verified rule packet. The verified packet cites N.C. Gen. Stat. § 95-25.4 (https://www.labor.nc.gov/workplace-rights/wage-and-hour).

Example inputs:

• Hourly rate: $7.25
• Hours at issue: 10
• Applied multiplier: 2x

Calculation:

• Multiply the hourly rate by the hours at issue.
• Apply the verified multiplier when the claim type requires it.
• Example amount: $145.00

This example is generated from packet-backed values. Confirm coverage, exemptions, lookback periods, and liquidated-damages rules before relying on the amount.

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the wage backpay calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.