Day Rates and Overtime Rights for Construction Workers
Day rates are common in many industries, including construction. Click here to learn more about worker overtime rights as they relate to flat daily pay rates.
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Home Healthcare Workers and Overtime
Home healthcare can be grueling and difficult work. Workers often take ten to twelve hour shifts, sometimes six or seven days a week. They are responsible for providing close, personal care to elderly, sick, or recovering patients who need assistance in almost every facet of life. To make matters worse, many home healthcare companies refuse … Read more
I’m An Independent Contractor. Am I Owed Overtime?
Some companies refuse to pay overtime to workers by claiming that they are “independent contractors.” But simply calling someone an independent contractor does not make it true. Many supposed independent contractors are actually employees under the law, and entitled to overtime pay. Click to learn more.
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
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
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.
The FLSA Motor Carrier Exemption
The motor carrier exemption to the FLSA exempts some — but not all — truck drivers, loaders, and mechanics from overtime pay. 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.