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
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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.
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.
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.
Unpaid Wages, Overtime, and Commissions – New Orleans Overtime Lawyer
An honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay. Click to learn about wage and hour law.