Our overtime pay lawyers handle cases involving employers who deny or fail to pay overtime wages to telecommuter employees. Telecommuters work for a large number of companies and have a wide range of telecommuting jobs. Being a telecommuter provides great flexibility for the employee and can be a substantial savings for the company. However, a company may still be 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 directions or 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 situations, the company must pay the higher rate of overtime pay which is one and half the determined hourly rate. This also applies to many salaried employees.
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 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.
Telecommuter Frequently Asked Questions
Are telecommuters entitled to overtime pay?