Category: Worker Misclassification

If They Do, You May Be Entitled to Overtime Pay When you’re a salaried employee, you’re usually exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). That means you’re not entitled to receive minimum wage or overtime pay. A number of things can affect your exempt or non-exempt status, including your […]

What Is an “Outside Sales Employee” Anyway? The Fair Labor Standards Act specifies that employers must pay at least minimum wage—as well as overtime if you work over 40 hours per week. However, there are a number of exemptions based on pay and job descriptions. One of those is the […]

What Is It, and Do You Qualify? Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, employers are required to pay employees minimum wage and overtime compensation if they work more than 40 hours per week. However, there are exceptions—types of employees that are exempt from those requirements. Most exceptions are made based […]

And How Do You Know if You’re an “Executive”? Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most US employees must be paid at least a minimum wage and overtime pay for all hours worked beyond 40 in a workweek. However, there are a number of exemptions that leave many employees […]

And Are You Being Misclassified? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes certain rules with regard to worker protections, including minimum wage and overtime pay standards for both government and private-sector employees. However, not all employees qualify for these protections. There are a number of exemptions, and one of those […]