Most likely not. Employers must generally pay employees for all hours worked whether or not they are formally clocked in. An example of this is writing work emails or answering work phone calls when employees are not clocked in. Read More
Off the clock refers to work hours that employees work when they are not clocked in (and thus not paid for). This is another employer cost savings strategy in that it limits the hourly wages and overtime employers pay employees. Read More
Your job title has nothing to do with whether or not you are entitled to overtime. Your job duties provide the key to your eligibility for overtime. Many employers try to save overtime money by giving employees a manager or officer title, and only paying them a salary. Read More
Employees who are truly exempt from overtime laws are not entitled to receive overtime pay from their employers. These exemptions are very narrow, complicated, and can be difficult to administer. Some exemptions you may have heard of are the “white collar” exemptions of professional (doctors, lawyers), executive (high-level managers such… Read More
Probably. You are likely wrongly classified as exempt from overtime and thus entitled to it if you are performing the same job duties as those employees you manage. You should consult an attorney if this is happening to you. Read More
Maybe. The mere fact that your employer pays you a salary does not mean that you are not entitled to overtime. Many employers wrongfully pay their employees a salary when they should be paid overtime. Employers sometimes pay employees salaries to avoid paying overtime. You should email or call us at 816-531-2277… Read More
A salary is a set amount of wages that does not change based upon the quality of work or the number of hours worked. An employer may pay the salary weekly or on a less frequent basis. Read More
These laws are so important because they restrict the power of employers to exploit their workers and their working conditions. In the absences of these laws, employers could make employees work long hours with little regard for pay. Read More
