Our Blog Category: Overtime

Overtime Law: Basic Considerations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

by Jeremy Summerlin | Sep 25, 2015 | FLSA, Litigation, Overtime

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that employers pay employees a minimum wage and an overtime premium of 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours. But how do you know if the FLSA’s protections apply to you, the... read more

It’s All Uber But The Shouting: Employee versus Independent Contractor (And Why It Even Matters)

by Andy Arnold | Jan 25, 2015 | Employment Law, FLSA, Overtime, Unpaid wages

Uber’s in the news yet again. This time, it’s Uber’s service in South Carolina that has spawned complications for the company. Since beginning service in this state in July 2014, Uber, a ridesharing company based in San Francisco, has continued to spread throughout... read more

Working Hard For Your Money: Overtime for Salaried Employees

by Andy Arnold | Feb 2, 2010 | Employment Law, FLSA, Overtime, Unpaid wages

It seems only fair that if you work long and hard, your paycheck should reflect it. However, more and more employers are paying their employees a salary, which is the same whether the employee works 40 or 45 hours. Is paying an employee a salary the trick to avoiding... read more

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