WASHINGTON D.C — Usually, time spent driving is not considered work time, however there may be some exceptions. Companies may violate the FLSA by not paying its employees for all hours worked in a workweek. This may occur if you are assigned a work duty on the way to or from work like dropping of […]
Yes, you may be able to file a lawsuit against an employer who owes you back overtime wages. The only time you would not be able to file a claim is if you were not considered a “covered” employee under the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA). Under the FLSA, only “covered” workers are entitled to […]
Legal requirements for overtime pay vary from state to state, as well as the classification of your position under federal law. Under federal law, an employer is required to pay a “non- exempt” employee overtime pay for hours worked beyond a 40 hour work week. However, not every employee who works more than a 40 […]
Overtime pay may be required if you work more than 40 hours a week depending on your classification or type of position (i.e. nurse, firefighter, teacher, etc. ) as well as state laws. Typically, an employer that is required to pay overtime will pay for the overtime hours you worked on your scheduled paycheck. The […]
WASHINGTON D.C — If you worked more than 40 hours in a week and you were refused paid overtime by your employer, you may be able to file an unpaid overtime lawsuit. Your boss or manager may have even told you that “we don’t pay overtime” or “we are not required to pay you overtime” […]