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Exploring Exemptions: Understanding Nationwide FLSA Overtime Exemptions in 2024

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of employment law, you're not alone. With the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its overtime exemptions constantly evolving, it can be difficult to keep up. However, it's important to stay informed, especially with the updates expected...

| May 27, 2024

What You Need to Know About the Legal Landscape of Work-Related Travel Time

In today's world, the lines between personal and professional time can often blur, especially when it comes to work-related travel. Whether you're commuting beyond your usual route for a special assignment or heading out of town for a conference, knowing how these hours on the...

| May 21, 2024

Steps to Take If You Suspect an Overtime Violation

Ever stayed late at work, clocking in extra hours, only to find your paycheck not reflecting that effort? You're not alone. Overtime violations are a surprisingly common issue in the workplace. These situations, where employees aren't compensated fairly for their additional time, can lead to...

| February 14, 2024

Is It Illegal Not to Pay Overtime?

Overtime pay represents a significant aspect of your earnings, especially when you put in many extra hours at work. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) mandates that employees should receive additional compensation for hours worked beyond their standard 40-hour workweek. While the rules can get...

| December 13, 2023

How to Know If You’re an Employee or an Independent Contractor

Determining whether you are an employee or an independent contractor involves more than just examining your job title or the nature of your work. It's about delving into the specifics of your work arrangement, from the degree of control your employer has over your tasks...

| December 11, 2023

Can an Employee Earn Holiday Pay and Overtime in the Same Week?

Understanding how holiday pay and overtime are calculated can be challenging for employees, especially during weeks that include recognized holidays. Many workers are uncertain if they can receive both types of compensation simultaneously. Employees who want to effectively advocate for their rights need to understand...

| December 8, 2023

Can Employers Force Employees to Use Vacation Time?

Imagine planning your work calendar one day when you're suddenly informed that you're going on vacation—but it's not a matter of your choosing, it's a directive from your employer. This scenario raises a critical question: Can your employer legally force you to take a vacation?...

| December 4, 2023

Ask the Attorney: My employer requires us to be in 15 minutes before 9:00 a.m. Is that considered overtime?

The modern workplace often comes with various expectations, including how employees prepare for the start of the business day. One common expectation is for staff to be at their desks, ready to begin, a few minutes before the official start time. While this might seem...

| December 1, 2023

Hospital Time-Rounding Policy Might Violate FLSA

Hospital employees often clock in and out at the peripheries of their shifts, trusting that their time is tallied fairly and that their paychecks reflect every minute worked. Yet, when timekeeping policies round these hours to the nearest interval, questions arise about adherence to the...

| November 29, 2023

Missteps in Classification: The Consequences of Misidentifying Employees

Employee misclassification is a prevalent issue in the modern workforce. At its core, it revolves around the incorrect categorization of workers, typically as independent contractors rather than employees. This distinction has profound implications, affecting wage rates, benefits, and legal rights. Many employers, either intentionally or...

| November 27, 2023

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