American Express is one of the leading providers of financial goods and services in the world. It has its headquarters in New York, U.S.A. The services that it provides include financial management, payment services, travel, and related one for individual customers and business entities. Founded in the year, 1850 by Henry Wells, John warren Butterfield and William Fargo, the organization aims to provide innovative services to its customers.
So far, there are more than 102 million users of American Express cards in more than 130 countries. Currently, American express has more than 63, 500 employees all over the world. The organization provides part-time, full –time and work from home jobs to the people all over the world.
For many job positions, U.S. companies are still required to pay overtime wages to employees who work from home or out of the office. Telecommuters are often required to work more than 40 hours in a single workweek. Many times, an employee is required to “stand by” for assignments, must make phone calls or send e-mails after the official work day is over, or is required to travel to locations other than the main office or principal place of business. In many of these circumstances, the company must pay the higher rate of overtime pay which is one and half the determined hourly rate. This also applies to many employees who are paid a salary instead of an hourly wage.
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage & Hour Division, covered nonexempt employees are entitled to be paid at least the federal minimum wage as well as overtime at one-half their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Covered employees must be paid for all hours worked in a workweek.
We can determine whether you are eligible to file a American Express telecommuter overtime pay claim. Simply, contact our experienced overtime pay lawyers at (855) 754-2795 for a free consultation to discuss you case, or complete the Free Unpaid Overtime Case Review form on this page. We will discuss your situation and determine if you have a claim. We can help you recover your lost wages and unpaid overtime.