Overtime Lawyers and Overtime Attorneys
Overtime attorneys know how hard you work and are dedicated to making sure that you get paid for the hours you've put in. While some employers may not realize that they have to pay overtime wages to their employees, others willfully choose to disregard the law and refuse to pay overtime. If you were denied overtime pay, you may be able to recover double your unpaid overtime wages.
Unpaid Overtime lawyers file claims on behalf of employees who have been wrongfully deprived of fair pay for every hour they worked. You did the work, now let our attorneys help you collect the unpaid overtime pay that you earned. There are time limits that apply to overtime claims, so it is important to act promptly in order to ensure that your rights are protected.
The Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law, establishes overtime standards for employees. According to the FLSA, non-exempt employees should receive time-and-a-half pay for hours worked over 40 in one workweek. Unfortunately, every year thousands of employees fall victim to FLSA violations. In 2003 alone, over $200 million was recovered in back wages because of overtime violations.
Overtime Law and Non-Exempt Employees
Overtime law states that non-exempt employees should be compensated for hours worked over 40. Exempt employees are ineligible to receive overtime pay. These workers fall under the executive exemption; administrative exemption; professional exemption; outside sales exemption; or computer employee exemption. However, misclassifying employees into one of these categories is a common overtime scam employers use to avoid paying overtime.
If you believe you have been misclassified as exempt, or want to find out if you are considered an exempt or nonexempt employee we can help. Contact us to find out if you are owed unpaid overtime.
Job duties, not job titles, determine who is exempt and non-exempt from Overtime pay. It is important to remember that salaried employees can be entitled to overtime pay. They are not automatically exempt simply because they are paid by salary. If you have not been paid overtime and you are a non-exempt employee, an overtime attorney can help you file an overtime lawsuit.
Find Overtime Resources and Information
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Answers and Information
Overtime information including overtime pay guidelines, the Fair Labor and Standards Act, work hours you should be getting paid for, how to calculate overtime pay, overtime lawsuits and overtime FAQs.
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Exemptions
Explains overtime exemptions, including the executive, administrative and professional exemptions and how to determine an exempt and non exempt employee.
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Scams
Explains common overtime scams including working off the clock, employee misclassification and short changing hours.
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Legal Information
Information about overtime lawsuits, the damages that can be recovered by employees who have been wrongfully denied overtime pay, and protection from employer retaliation.
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