Overtime is confusing. Sometimes you’re eligible and sometimes you’re not. Meanwhile, no one seems to know what rights the employer has and what rights you have. More than ever, questions are floating around about overtime wages so keep reading to get those questions answered. But first, let’s check out the… read more →

The quick answer is that subcontractors as being contracted to head contractors on a project do not receive overtime payment for their work, unless stipulated in the contract. At the root, subcontractors are contractors who work for other contractors. This means that subcontractors receive the same treatment as contractors. Terminology:… read more →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Restaurant Owner for Unpaid Overtime Wages Moen accepted a position with Liberty Lunch in 2012. His main job duties included working the cashier and general labor. Liberty Lunch’s owner also owned nearby Singh’s Bar and Grill and Indian Cafe. Although Moen was originally… read more →

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) along with the Department of Labor (DOL) regulate the rules regarding employees. When it comes to how many hours an exempt employee can work for a company, there seems to be little guiding principles. But let’s start with the requirements for exempt workers. Exempt… read more →

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Employee Files Lawsuit against Bell-Mark Technologies Corporation for Unpaid Overtime Wages Earl started working for Bell-Mark Technologies Corporation in 2005 as a Field Services Technician. For his work, Earl visited customers to install and repair printers. He regularly worked more than the standard 40 hours per week.… read more →

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) standardized employee compensation for overtime. However, every law offers a space where loopholes can be found and exploited so that an employee is not receiving what is rightfully his or hers. Since this is not acceptable, call a lawyer to work beside you so you receive… read more →

Unfortunately, employers sometimes violate the law by not paying their employees all compensation they are owed. If an employer does not pay you fairly, you can take legal action, including filing a lawsuit. If you plan to file, you should make a list of all nonpayment(s) your employer has committed, look into the… read more →

Nonpayment of wages is a serious legal issue. Whether it is affecting your regular wages or your overtime pay, you should take action to be paid your hard-earned wages. Your employer can face legal consequences if he or she refuses to pay you your regular wages, your overtime pay, or your… read more →

Typically, you are eligible for overtime pay if you work more than 40 hours per week. The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is the federal law that introduced the 40-hour workweek and guarantees “time-and-a-half” pay for overtime hours. If you are eligible for overtime pay (non-exempt), your employer has to… read more →

The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), 29 U.S.C. §201 et seq. establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. The FLSA guarantees certain types of workers who meet overtime pay requirements overtime for all hours… read more →