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Category: Fair Labor Standards Act

Can Companies Pay Overtime Based on Pay Periods?

November 1, 2017FLSA, pay periods, workweekFair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

Can companies pay overtime based on pay periods, rather than workweeks? Under the federal FLSA, the answer is no – and stiff penalties may apply. click to learn more.

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FLSA Retaliation Claims

October 9, 2017FLSA, overtime exemption, wrongful terminationFair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, RetaliationCharles Stiegler

Employees may hesitate to complain about unpaid overtime or wages for fear of retaliation. The FLSA retaliation provision provides strong protections to employees who raise complaints about their wages. Click to learn more.

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Are Immigrants Eligible for Overtime and Minimum Wage?

September 27, 2017FLSA, immigrants, minimum wageFair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, Unpaid WagesCharles Stiegler

Many immigrants are underpaid minimum wages or denied overtime pay. The FLSA provides a remedy – and the plaintiff’s immigration status is not relevant.

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Update to FLSA Salary Basis Appeal

September 19, 2017overtime exemption, salary basisAppeals, Fair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

The Fifth Circuit has dismissed the appeal regarding the FLSA salary basis regulations. Click to learn more.

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Commissions Payments and Overtime – The FLSA Regular Rate

August 24, 2017commissions, FLSA, regular rateFair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

Employers are required to take commissions into account when calculating overtime pay. Many fail to follow these rules and underpay their workers. Click to learn more about commissions under the FLSA.

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FLSA Liquidated Damages

August 22, 2017liquidated damages, remediesFair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, Unpaid WagesCharles Stiegler

Liquidated damages, or double damages, are available in most FLSA cases, and can result in significant awards to successful plaintiffs. Click to learn more.

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The FLSA Cotton and Sugarcane Exemption

July 12, 2017blue collar, exemptionFair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

The cotton and sugarcane exemption to the FLSA.

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The FLSA Taxicab Exemption

July 10, 2017blue collarFair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

The taxicab exemption to the FLSA exempts cab drivers from mandatory overtime pay. However, the exemption is interpreted very narrowly. Click to learn more.

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The FLSA Agricultural Exemption

July 6, 2017agriculture, blue collar, exemptionsFair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

The agricultural exemption to the FLSA exempts most farm workers from overtime pay. Click to learn about the types of work that qualify for this exemption.

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The FLSA Fisherman Exemption

June 27, 2017blue collar, exemptionsFair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, UncategorizedCharles Stiegler

The fisherman exemption to the FLSA exempts many Louisiana workers in the seafood industry from minimum wage or overtime. Click to learn more.

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