Employer Attempts to Avoid Overtime Pay by Claiming Workers Have an Ownership Interest
Summary: One employer who tried to avoid overtime pay by claiming workers were exempt for having an ownership interest in the company faced a tough crackdown from federal investigators. If you are a nonexempt worker but your employer says you are not entitled to overtime...
South Carolina Manufacturer Must Pay $259K for Excluding Bonuses in Overtime Wage Calculations: Are You Owed More?
Summary: When employers try to exclude bonuses from overtime pay calculations, they are likely violating federal law. The recent recovery of $259,000 in back wages for workers is the latest example of this type of wage theft. If your employer is not paying you properly,...
What Are the Overtime Laws for Piece Rate Workers?
Summary: Many employees who are paid on a piece rate basis are not aware that they are entitled to overtime. An attorney can help you understand your overtime rights. Complete our contact form to request your free review. Piece rate workers are employees who are...
Does My Salary Status Make Me Eligible for Overtime?
Summary: Exempt workers are not entitled to overtime, but non-exempt workers should receive overtime pay when they exceed 40 hours per week. If your employer is trying to skirt overtime rules, you need to secure aggressive legal representation as soon as possible. ----- The Fair...
Colorado Supreme Court Rules “Holiday Incentive” Pay Must Be Calculated in Overtime Pay
Summary: A recent decision by the Colorado Supreme Court involving Amazon has fundamentally changed how employers should now calculate overtime pay when employees receive holiday incentive pay to avoid being in violation of state law. If you believe your employer is committing wage and hour...
Recognizing the Signs of Overtime Misclassification
Overtime misclassification is a common issue for many workers. While some employees are exempt from overtime pay, most are entitled to additional compensation for overtime if they work beyond 40 hours a week.  Employers will sometimes use illegal tactics to reduce or eliminate their responsibility...
Is It Illegal to Not Be Paid Overtime?
For many employers, working more than 40 hours a week is normal. In most cases, hourly employees who work over 40 hours a week should receive overtime pay.  Unfortunately, many workers are deprived of the full and fair wages they are due because their employer...
US Department of Labor Reminds Disaster Recovery Workers of Their Protections
When severe storms or hurricanes occur, disaster recovery workers are on the front lines, delivering timely, essential aid. The U.S. Department of Labor has numerous protections in place to ensure that disaster recovery workers understand their legal rights when it comes to issues like fair...
When Should You Be Paid for Training?
Congratulations on your new job! You may be exhilarated, anxious, or feeling like you don’t know what you are doing. Relax! Employers know that a new environment can be intimidating, and to get you off on the right foot, they might schedule you for training....
What Is Restaurant Time and a Half?
You make a deal with your employer to receive fair wages in exchange for a good day or night’s work. This can be a little more complicated than other professions if you are a restaurant worker, but we can make sense of it for you...
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