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Don Foty: The Hidden Wage Violations in America | The Firm Report
Episode 2429th July 2026 • The Firm Report with Zach Hoffman • Zach Hoffman
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Are workers being paid for all the time they actually work?

In this episode of The Firm Report, host Zach Hoffman sits down with Don Foty, a Houston-based attorney who has built a national practice representing workers in unpaid wage and overtime claims. Don shares how he went from handling personal injury cases to becoming one of the country's leading advocates for employees seeking fair compensation.

From restaurant workers and nurses to oil and gas employees, Don explains how wage theft happens, why many workers never realize they're being underpaid, and how class action litigation can create lasting change for thousands of employees. He also discusses landmark cases against major corporations, including Walmart, Amazon, and other large employers, and the impact these cases have had on workers across the country.

In This Episode:

✅ How unpaid wage and overtime claims impact workers nationwide

✅ Common wage violations employers make without workers realizing it

✅ The legal protections available under federal and state labor laws

✅ How class action lawsuits help recover wages for large groups of employees

✅ The landmark COVID screening lawsuits against Walmart and Amazon

✅ Why restaurant, healthcare, and industrial workers are especially vulnerable

✅ How employment cases can emerge from personal injury claims

✅ The importance of reviewing wage records and pay statements

✅ Don's approach to creating change through worker advocacy and litigation

✅ The three principles behind his success: hard work, dedication, and passion

Whether you're an attorney, law firm owner, legal professional, HR leader, or simply interested in employment law and workers' rights, this episode delivers valuable insights into a practice area that impacts millions of Americans.

🎙️ Guest: Don Foty | Founding Partner, Foty Law Group

🌐 Website: https://www.fotylawgroup.com

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🎙️ Host: Zach Hoffman | The Firm Report

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