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Stiegler Law Firm Wins Major Victory on Appeal in Overtime Case

August 9, 2022 by Charles Stiegler
Fifth Circuit

The Stiegler Law Firm is pleased and proud to report an appeals court victory granting our clients overtime pay under the FLSA. Click to read more

Categories Appeals, Fair Labor Standards Act, Overtime Tags Fifth Circuit, FLSA, overtime, pay periods

Unpaid Wages Lawsuit Against Joshua Bruno – Metrowide Apartments

May 6, 2020 by Charles 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.

Categories Fair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, Unpaid Wages Tags collective action, FLSA

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

January 27, 2020 by Charles Stiegler
Novick v. Shipcom Wireless

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.

Categories Fair Labor Standards Act, Overtime Tags exemptions, Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, liquidated damages, salary

The FLSA Salary Basis – An Update

March 11, 2019March 8, 2019 by Charles Stiegler
Salary basis

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

Categories Fair Labor Standards Act, Overtime Tags exemptions, FLSA, white collar

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

May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 by Charles Stiegler
Photo by https://www.flickr.com/photos/gonmi/

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.

Categories Fair Labor Standards Act, Overtime Tags exemptions, FLSA, motor carrier exemption

Can An Employer Pay Comp Time Instead of Overtime?

March 5, 2018March 1, 2018 by Charles 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.

Categories Collective Actions, Fair Labor Standards Act, Overtime Tags comp time, employee handbooks, FLSA, overtime

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

April 7, 2018December 20, 2017 by Charles 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.

Categories Fair Labor Standards Act, Overtime Tags administrative exemption, off the clock, salary, white collar

Can Companies Pay Overtime Based on Pay Periods?

November 1, 2017 by Charles 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.

Categories Fair Labor Standards Act, Overtime Tags FLSA, pay periods, workweek

FLSA Retaliation Claims

October 9, 2017 by Charles Stiegler
FLSA Retaliation

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.

Categories Fair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, Retaliation Tags FLSA, overtime exemption, wrongful termination

Are Immigrants Eligible for Overtime and Minimum Wage?

October 13, 2017September 27, 2017 by Charles 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.

Categories Fair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, Unpaid Wages Tags FLSA, immigrants, minimum wage
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