In the 21st century it is far from unusual for a worker to work a 50 or 60 hours work week. Working more hours generally means earning more wages; however, what if you are not interested in working more than a 40 hour week? Can you be required to work overtime in Florida? The short […]
As a worker in the United States you are protected by several important federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standard Act, or FLSA. The FLSA covers two important aspects of employment — minimum wage requirements and overtime wages. Unless you are an exempt employee you are entitled to overtime pay for all time worked beyond […]
Many employees miss out on pay because they don’t know the law, or are reluctant to submit an overtime complaint. If you are an eligible employee, your right to overtime is protected by the federal Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). You may be entitled to compensation and damages for lost pay. A […]
Overtime Pay: Understanding Your Rights from Richard Celler The Fair Labor Standards Act or FLSA requires workers to be paid overtime pay under certain circumstances. The following presentation lays out the facts every worker in Florida should know about the FLSA and rules for overtime pay. Learn what exemptions exists, the coverage requirements, and how […]
Is your employer failing to pay you overtime? Is your employer refusing to pay you overtime for hours worked in the state of Florida? This practice may violate wage laws, and you may be entitled to compensation for the wages you’ve lost. Table of Contents Florida overtime laws What if my employer doesn’t pay […]
In the United States the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, protects most workers from being paid less than the federal minimum wage. The FLSA also requires most employers to pay covered workers overtime pay if the worker works more than 40 hours in a given work week. If your employer is not paying you […]
Workers in the United States are fortunate to be protected by numerous state and federal employment laws aimed at ensuring that employees are treated fairly in the workplace. The minimum hourly wage workers must be paid, for example, is determined by state and/or federal law. Those same laws also dictate when an employee is required […]
As a worker in the United States you are fortunate to be protected by a number of powerful state and federal laws. Chief among those laws is the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA. The FLSA is a federal law that governs two important aspects of employment – minimum wage and overtime pay. The FLSA […]
Most employers in the United States are required to pay non-exempt workers overtime pay for all time worked over 40 hours in a workweek. Sometimes, however, an employer does not pay overtime wages to an employee, despite the fact that they are due. Some employers fail to pay overtime wages as a result of a […]
Has your boss been working you more than 40 hours per week, either by request or mandatorily, and then not paying you for it? If you are a salaried employee, you may be wondering if this is legal or not. The answer is both yes and no; some salaried employees are entitled to overtime, and […]