Blue Collar Exemptions to the FLSA
Many people are aware of the white collar exemptions to the FLSA. However, there are also several exemptions for manual workers such as fisherman, seamen, and truck drivers. Click to learn more.
Unpaid Wages
Time Rounding Rules Under the FLSA
Many employers use a time rounding system. While rounding time can be legal, employers must follow several rules to ensure that employees are not underpaid.
Overtime For Day Rate Workers
Many employers pay workers a flat day rate. They may assume – wrongfully – that this excuses them from paying overtime. But most day rate workers are owed overtime for hours worked over 40. Click to learn more.
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.
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.