Maxim Senior Staffing Services is one of the leading medical staffing agencies in the United States . However, in recent news, Maxim is currently facing two class-action lawsuits. The unpaid overtime class action lawsuit is seeking to represent all current and former salaried workers of Maxim, including other healthcare recruiters, homecare recruiters, staffing recruiters, and senior recruiters who were employed by Maxim at any time during the past three years.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are required to pay employees time and a half overtime wages for work beyond forty hours a week. Only certain employees are exempt from overtime pay and misclassifying an employee as exempt is in violation of federal law. That is why it is important that you contact an experienced attorney as soon as possible to learn your rights.
Maxim offers a wide range of healthcare jobs and medical staffing opportunities through its senior recruiters including:
- Registered Nurses (RNs)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
- Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
- Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy
- Medical Social Workers
- Rehabilitation
- Physician Practice
- Radiology/Imaging
- Pharmacy
- Medical Administration
- Scientific/Laboratory
- Health Information Management
These unpaid overtime lawsuits allege violations of various state and federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by not paying its salaried employees overtime. In addition, the recruiters contend in the lawsuit that Maxim failed to pay them overtime wages and misclassified their positions to avoid paying overtime compensation. Maxim employees also contend that they were required to work on call, work from home, and attending flue clinics. Both staffing recruiters and homecare recruiters can participate in the lawsuit, even if they were salaried employees.
Determining whether a particular Senior Recruiter is entitled to overtime pay is a complex question: many factors go into the decision, and your state’s laws may complicate the issue. Because of this, it is best to consult an experienced attorney who can advise you on your case. Call (855) 754-2795 for a Free Consultation to discuss your case.