Fair Labor Standards Act Archives - Stiegler Law Firm, L.L.C.

Unpaid Wages Lawsuit Against Joshua Bruno – Metrowide Apartments

May 6, 2020collective action, FLSAFair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, Unpaid WagesCharles Stiegler

The Stiegler Law Firm represents four workers who have filed a lawsuit against Metrowide Apartments in New Orleans, Louisiana, claiming unpaid wages. Click to learn more.

Employers Can’t Avoid FLSA Liability With “Makeup” Payments

January 27, 2020exemptions, Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, liquidated damages, salaryFair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

The Fifth Circuit’s decision in Novick v. Shipcom emphasizes the importance of paying overtime when it is due, and provides a useful lesson on the importance of liquidated damages in FLSA cases.

Illegal Deductions from Wages

November 8, 2019deductions, FLSA, minimum wage, overtime, tipped employeesFair Labor Standards ActCharles Stiegler

I often receive calls from employees complaining about illegal deductions from their wages. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA“), deductions from paychecks are generally illegal if they bring your actual hourly wage below the minimum wage – that …

Cenikor Unpaid Wages Lawsuit – Stiegler Law Firm

May 2, 2019Cenikor, FLSA, minimum wage, overtimeFair Labor Standards Act, UncategorizedCharles Stiegler

The Stiegler Law Firm represents worker in lawsuit for unpaid wages against the Cenikor Foundation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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.

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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.