Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, most employees are either exempt or non-exempt. While it is sometimes confusing to distinguish between the two, all employees should be aware of what classification their jobs hold. Understanding exempt and non-exempt employment...
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Exemptions under the FLSA
The Fair Labor Standards Act is a federal labor law outlining minimum wages and overtime pay, among other labor-related provisions for employees. However, these conditions do not apply to all employers and employees. Here are some exemptions under the FLSA. Employer...
These FLSA workarounds are illegal
Employers often try to avoid overtime payments to their employees. Unfortunately, many workers do not realize they deserve extra wages. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees deserve at least one and one-half times their regular pay for...
Does your boss owe you overtime pay?
You often put in extra hours to earn more money. But did you know that according to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you are only entitled to overtime pay if you work over 40 hours per week? Businesses sometimes use confusing terminology when it comes to overtime....
Can blue-collar workers be exempt under the FLSA?
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees are generally considered non-exempt (covered by the law) unless there is a specific exemption their job qualifies for. If a worker is non-exempt, they are entitled to receive at least the minimum wage, along...
Recent case brings up the FLSA’s unique settlement requirements
A judge in New Jersey’s federal district court recently refused to dismiss a case filed under the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA), even though the parties appear to have settled. The case, Kessler v. Joarder Props., LLC, highlights an interesting aspect of cases...
New bill could help wage-theft victims collect money owed
Numerous workers across the country experience wage theft – whether it is through minimum wage violations, failure to pay overtime, or tipping issues. However, while the Fair Labor Standards Act gives employees an avenue to hold their employers liable for unpaid...
Workers should make sure their classification is correct
Just last week, Uber drivers all over the country went on strike. They protested their low pay and called for more benefits. After all, they were the ones providing Uber with their most essential services. So, they believed that the company should treat them as...
Trump administration proposes overtime rule, but is it enough?
In accordance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, salaried employees earning less than $23,600 per year are eligible for overtime. This means if you have a managerial position or are otherwise paid a salary, and if you make $455 per week or less, you should...
Not all overtime disputes wind up in court
When people think of wage disputes or violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), they often imagine that such cases will go to trial where a judge will decide the case. The thought of a courtroom trial may appeal to people looking for a dramatic sense of...