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.
Fair Labor Standards Act
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.
Law Firm Secretary Wins Over $120,000 In Overtime Suit
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.
Can Companies Pay Overtime Based on Pay Periods?
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
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?
Many immigrants are underpaid minimum wages or denied overtime pay. The FLSA provides a remedy – and the plaintiff’s immigration status is not relevant.
Update to FLSA Salary Basis Appeal
The Fifth Circuit has dismissed the appeal regarding the FLSA salary basis regulations. Click to learn more.
Commissions Payments and Overtime – The FLSA Regular Rate
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 Liquidated Damages
Liquidated damages, or double damages, are available in most FLSA cases, and can result in significant awards to successful plaintiffs. Click to learn more.