Is Training Time Working Time?
Many workers attend lectures, classes, or other training related to their job duties. Should they be paid for this training time? In many cases, the answer is yes. Click to learn more.
Fair Labor Standards Act
What Are The Penalties For Late Paychecks?
Employers face serious legal consequences if they fail to pay wages. But what if they pay late? Late paychecks are against the law, and the financial penalties can be severe. Click to learn more.
Meal and Rest Breaks Under Louisiana Law
Many Louisiana employers face lawsuits regarding their illegal policies regarding meal and rest breaks. Click to learn more.
Unpaid Wages And Overtime – Damages And Penalties
If your employer hasn’t paid you the wages or overtime you are owed, should you bring them to court? And how much can you recover? The answer may be, more than you think.
FLSA Overtime Exemptions – Retail Sales Exemption
The FLSA provides an overtime exemption for commissioned retail salespeople – but only if certain strict conditions are met. Click to learn more.
FLSA Overtime Exemptions – The Learned Professional Exemption
Learned professionals and creative professionals are exempt from overtime pay. However, there are specific requirements before an employee qualifies for these exemptions. Click to learn more.
FLSA Overtime Exemptions – The Administrative Exemption
Salaried administrative employees are exempt from overtime pay. But what is an “administrative” worker? Click to learn more.
FLSA Overtime Exemptions – The Executive Exemption
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.
FLSA Overtime Exemptions – The Salary Basis
The first post in a series addressing the FLSA white collar exemptions. What qualifies as a “salary” under the law? Click to learn more.
Overtime Exemptions Under the Fair Labor Standards Act
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.