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Novick v. Shipcom Wireless

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.

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.

Salary basis

FLSA Overtime Exemptions – The Salary Basis

March 10, 2017deductions, exemptions, overtime, salary, white collarFair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, Unpaid WagesCharles Stiegler

The first post in a series addressing the FLSA white collar exemptions. What qualifies as a “salary” under the law? Click to learn more.

FLSA Overtime Exemptions

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.

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Can A Company Forbid Workers From Discussing Salaries?

March 1, 2017company, employee, employee handbooks, employment policies, NLRA, salaries, salaryBlog, National Labor Relations ActCharles Stiegler

Some employers employees from discussing salaries or pay rates with co-workers. These policies violate federal law. Click to learn more.