Stiegler Law Firm Wins Major Victory on Appeal in Overtime Case
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
Fair Labor Standards Act
Unpaid Wages Lawsuit Against Joshua Bruno – Metrowide Apartments
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.
Employers Can’t Avoid FLSA Liability With “Makeup” Payments
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.
Illegal Deductions from Wages
I often receive calls from employees complaining about illegal deductions from their wages. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA“), deductions from paychecks are generally illegal if they bring your actual hourly wage below the minimum wage – that is, $7.25 an hour. For waiters, waitresses, and other tipped employees who make less than … Read more
Cenikor Unpaid Wages Lawsuit – Stiegler Law Firm
The Stiegler Law Firm represents worker in lawsuit for unpaid wages against the Cenikor Foundation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The FLSA Salary Basis – An Update
The Department of Labor has (finally) released its updated proposed increase to the minimum FLSA salary basis for overtime exemptions. Click to learn more.
Fifth Circuit Rules on Motor Carrier Exemption – Just What is GVWR, Anyway?
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.
New Rules for Tip Pools – the Tip Income Protection Act
A recent provision in the 2018 federal omnibus budget act changed the rules for tip pools under the FLSA. Click to learn more.
Can An Employer Pay Comp Time Instead of Overtime?
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.
Your Tip Pool May Violate Federal Law
Many restaurants force waiters and bartenders to enter into a tip pool to share their tips with other employees. But a tip pool violates federal law if it includes back of house employees. Click to learn more.