Liquidated damages, or double damages, are available in most FLSA cases, and can result in significant awards to successful plaintiffs. Click to learn more.
The FLSA Cotton and Sugarcane Exemption
The cotton and sugarcane exemption to the FLSA.
The FLSA Taxicab Exemption
The taxicab exemption to the FLSA exempts cab drivers from mandatory overtime pay. However, the exemption is interpreted very narrowly. Click to learn more.
The FLSA Agricultural Exemption
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.
The Stiegler Law Firm Represents CMI Employees and Independent Contractors in CMI Overtime Lawsuit
Information regarding a lawsuit filed by employees and independent contractors of CMI, Cable Marketing & Installations.
The FLSA Fisherman Exemption
The fisherman exemption to the FLSA exempts many Louisiana workers in the seafood industry from minimum wage or overtime. Click to learn more.
The Stiegler Law Firm Represents Employees of The Blind Pelican In Lawsuit
Information regarding the federal lawsuit for unpaid wages and overtime filed in Louisiana against The Blind Pelican restaurant.
The FLSA Motor Carrier Exemption
The motor carrier exemption to the FLSA exempts some — but not all — truck drivers, loaders, and mechanics from overtime pay. Click to learn more.
The FLSA Seaman Exemption
The seaman exemption to the FLSA is critical to Louisiana’s maritime industry. But not all offshore workers qualify for the exemption. Click to learn more.
Blue Collar Exemptions to the FLSA
Many people are aware of the white collar exemptions to the FLSA. However, there are also several exemptions for manual workers such as fisherman, seamen, and truck drivers. Click to learn more.