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 hour week is entitled to overtime wages.
There are specific occupations and jobs are “exempt” under the law, which means that overtime pay is not required for those employees. The federal law specifically sets forth which types of job categories or employees to receive overtime pay.
When an employer is required to pay overtime but does not, the best legal recourse is often the filing of an unpaid overtime lawsuit. If you believe you have been denied overtime pay, your best option is to contact an experienced attorney who can advise you of your rights under the FLSA and state laws. Call our qualified overtime lawsuit attorneys now at (855) 754-2795 to receive a free case evaluation.