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Overtime Pay Laws for Day Rate Workers “Day rate” or “daily rate” employees are paid a flat amount for each day worked, regardless of the number of hours they put in during each day. However, employers are still required by law to pay most day...

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If you’re an hourly worker, it is critical that you understand your right to receive overtime pay. Far too few employees know about their rights, which unfortunately allows their employers to exploit them. The Economic Policy Institute estimates that from 2017 to 2020, more than...

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How do pay periods affect overtime pay? Pay periods do not affect the calculation of overtime. Overtime is calculated based on a workweek. A workweek is a 7 day period that your employer establishes and it must remain consistent. The workweek can start on any...

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Oilfield and Energy Industry Workers Paid on a Day-Rate We have been retained by hundreds of workers employed by oilfield service companies and other energy industry players who have for years been paid using a day-rate pay scheme that does not include premium pay for...

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Unlike many areas of the law where consumers are constantly bombarded with ads from hundreds of firms (e.g. personal injury, criminal, social security disability, etc.), it can be much more difficult to find knowledgeable unpaid overtime lawyers. If you are looking for an overtime attorney...

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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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