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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FLSA Overtime Exemptions – The Administrative Exemption

March 14, 2017administrative exemption, exemptions, FLSA, overtime, primary duty, salaried employee, white collarFair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, Unpaid WagesCharles Stiegler

Salaried administrative employees are exempt from overtime pay. But what is an “administrative” worker? Click to learn more.

FLSA Overtime Exemptions – The Executive Exemption

March 13, 2017executive exemption, exemptions, FLSA, overtime, primary duty, white collarFair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, Unpaid WagesCharles Stiegler

Many managerial employees are exempt from overtime pay. But merely calling someone a manager isn’t enough. Click to learn more about the executive exemption.

Overtime Exemptions Under the Fair Labor Standards Act

March 9, 2017exemptions, Fair Labor Standards Act, FLSA, overtime, primary duty, salaryEmployment Policies, Fair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, Unpaid WagesCharles Stiegler

Conventional wisdom says that salaried employees are ineligible for overtime. However, this is an oversimplification, and many salaried employees are in fact legally entitled to overtime pay. Click here to learn more.