Overtime Law
A Brief Overview of Georgia’s Overtime Laws
In 1938, Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act, which would go on to become the foundation for the relationship between employers and employees that we still adhere to today. Perhaps the most well-known provision of this law pertains to work hours and how they could make an employee eligible to receive overtime pay. While…
Read MoreWill I be entitled to overtime pay?
As the deadline to implement amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) approaches, potentially millions more working Americans may be entitled to bring home overtime compensation. At the same time employers across the country are also making adjustments to combat potential payroll increases. As a result, many employees wonder – will I be entitled…
Read MoreWhat to Expect with the New Overtime Pay Law
The newly-approved overtime pay legislation is set to take effect on December 1st, just a few short months away, but most employers and employees alike don’t know the details. If you are in this same group, don’t worry. You still have time to figure out your new rights as an employee or your new obligations…
Read MoreRetail Misclassification Prevalent
Pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), generally, all non-exempt workers who put in more than 40 hours in any workweek are entitled to earn overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half times their standard rate of pay for the extra time worked. Thus, determining who is exempt and who is not…
Read MoreWhat you need know about the FLSA Proposed Rules
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued several new rules concerning the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). While these rules have not yet been become effective, they signal a change in the way the FLSA will be interpreted in the future, and may have a significant impact on many workers, including their right to overtime…
Read MoreThe Importance of Proper Employment Classification
The issuance of the recent proposed amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), affecting the circumstances under which someone may be considered “exempt” vs. “non-exempt” and when a worker may be entitled to overtime pay, underscores the importance of correct worker classification. In fact, how you are classified can have a significant impact, affecting…
Read MoreMinimum Wage Increases Gaining Traction
The fight for an increased minimum wage is getting increased traction, with cities on both coasts taking action to raise the wage to $15/hour. In New York, the state has announced that all fast food workers’ wages should be raised to $15 from its current minimum wage of $8.75/hour. Similarly, the University of California has…
Read MoreProposed Changes Affecting FLSA Exemptions Issued
On July 6th, the Department of Labor issued its much anticipated rules designed to update the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations. The rules sought to “define and delimit” overtime exemptions for while collar employees. Whether an employee is exempt or not can have a significant impact on a worker’s take home pay. Those employees…
Read MoreCourt Holds Uber Drivers Are Employees
Whether a worker is classified as an employee or an independent contractor can have a significant effect on a person’s take home pay, as well as his or her entitlement to certain rights and benefits. For example, pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees are entitled to be paid at least minimum…
Read MoreIs Your Company Required to Pay You Overtime Compensation For After-Hours Smart-Phone Use?
Many companies have taken to the practice of providing their employees cell phones. This practice can blur the line between work hours and off hours, and raise legal questions concerning the right to overtime compensation. Several currently pending lawsuits are based on the premise that companies expect employees to work unpaid and off hours via…
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