Labor and Employment Law Blog - Stiegler Law Firm, L.L.C.

The FLSA Salary Basis – An Update

March 8, 2019exemptions, FLSA, white collarFair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

The Department of Labor has (finally) released its updated proposed increase to the minimum FLSA salary basis for overtime exemptions. Click to learn more.

Sexual Harassment By Customers and Other Non-Employees

February 8, 2019customers, nursing home, sexual harassmentDiscrimination, Employment PoliciesCharles Stiegler

In most sexual harassment lawsuits, the victim has suffered from harassment at the hands of a supervisor or a co-worker. But what about sexual harassment by customers, or other instances where the harasser does not work for the company? In …

A Self-Serving Affidavit Is Still Evidence

November 13, 2018evidence, self-serving, summary judgmentUncategorizedCharles Stiegler

Lawyers sometimes object to evidence as “self-serving.” As the Eleventh Circuit has recently held, this objection is not based in law and – perhaps more importantly – makes no logical sense.

The Stiegler Law Firm Represents Employees of Legend Mining USA In Lawsuit

October 18, 2018legend mining, overtime, regular rateFair Labor Standards ActCharles Stiegler

The Stiegler Law Firm represents employees of Legend Mining USA, Inc., in a lawsuit claiming unpaid overtime. Click to learn more

Fifth Circuit Denies Motion to Compel Arbitration in Employment Matter

June 12, 2018arbitration, contractsEmployment Contracts, Employment PoliciesCharles Stiegler

The Fifth Circuit denied an employer’s motion to compel arbitration for the simplest reason – the employer never signed the contract. Click to learn more.

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Fifth Circuit Rules on Motor Carrier Exemption – Just What is GVWR, Anyway?

May 17, 2018exemptions, FLSA, motor carrier exemptionFair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

Carley v. Crest Pumping, a recent decision from the Fifth Circuit, addresses the Motor Carrier Exemption and the meaning of Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Click to learn more.

New Rules for Tip Pools – the Tip Income Protection Act

April 3, 2018tip pool, tippingFair Labor Standards Act, Unpaid WagesCharles Stiegler

A recent provision in the 2018 federal omnibus budget act changed the rules for tip pools under the FLSA. Click to learn more.

Can An Employer Pay Comp Time Instead of Overtime?

March 1, 2018comp time, employee handbooks, FLSA, overtimeCollective Actions, Fair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

Employers are required to pay overtime to anyone who works more than 40 hours in a week. But what about companies who offer comp time instead? Unless you work for a government agency, comp time arrangements are illegal and violate your right to overtime pay under federal law.

Your Tip Pool May Violate Federal Law

January 25, 2018minimum wage, tip pool, tippingFair Labor Standards Act, Unpaid WagesCharles Stiegler

Many restaurants force waiters and bartenders to enter into a tip pool to share their tips with other employees. But a tip pool violates federal law if it includes back of house employees. Click to learn more.

Law Firm Secretary Wins Over $120,000 In Overtime Suit

December 20, 2017administrative exemption, off the clock, salary, white collarFair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

A law firm secretary recently won over $120,000 in an overtime lawsuit against a former employer. Many companies fail to pay their receptionist or secretary overtime as required by law. Click to learn more.