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Employees Misclassified as Exempt No matter how much an employee may enjoy their line of work, it is doubtful that they would willingly choose to work for free. If an employee puts in time at work, they deserve to be compensated fully and properly for...

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Employee Misclassification To avoid paying overtime and other benefits, companies in all industries have a history of misclassifying their employees. Although misclassifying staff as exempt from overtime is beneficial to the employer, it is an illegal tactic that selfishly takes advantage of their hard-working employees....

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Two broad categories of workers that most people are familiar with are 1099 independent contractors and W-2 employees. The main differences concern taxes and benefits, and it is important that you understand which one applies to you. For example, understanding the distinction can help ensure your employer...

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We understand that most people did not go to law school, so they may have a limited understanding of overtime law terms. This is why we have created this resource to provide our clients with some of the key overtime law terms they should know...

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If your employer violates the law by not paying you overtime as required, what damages could you possibly recover? This is a question that many employees ask as they consider seeking legal counsel. By going to court and asking a judge to require compensation, employers...

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If you have experienced any of these overtime problems, you may be entitled to recover up to double your unpaid overtime pay. Contact us and one of our overtime lawyers can give you more information and review your specific circumstances. You can submit your information...

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Many workers across the country are well aware that they are being denied overtime and other wage and hour rights. Or they have their suspicions but are afraid to ask questions for fear of facing retaliation. Although not common, it is true that employers occasionally do retaliate...

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There are two types or categories of employees, exempt and non-exempt. Exempt Employees Defined The FLSA requires that most employees in the United States be paid at least the federal minimum wage for all hours worked and overtime pay at not less than time and one-half the regular rate of pay...

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What types of employees are entitled to overtime pay? There are two types or categories of employees, exempt and non-exempt. Exempt employees are those who, due to their job duties, are not legally entitled to overtime and are, therefore, “exempt” from the laws regarding overtime...

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Unfortunately, employees who work extra hours in New Mexico are often uncompensated or under-compensated for their overtime. This raises the question of how long employees have to claim the wages they're due. The answer is governed by a legal principle called the statute of limitations....

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