At Bailey Cowan Heckaman PLLC, our employment and overtime claims practice is dedicated to one singular goal: securing rightful compensation for workers. If you suspect that your employer is violating your rights—whether through misclassification, refusal to pay overtime, off-the-clock work demands, or similar labor and employment infractions—you have the right to take action. Rest assured, it's illegal for employers to retaliate against employees who assert their rights.
Don't hesitate to reach out to our firm to explore your legal rights and options. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain by seeking the compensation you deserve.
FLSA Overtime Recovery
Settlement in favor of oil field workers in FLSA overtime case
Settlement in favor of oil field workers in FLSA overtime case
FLSA Overtime Recovery
Settlement in favor of oil field workers in FLSA overtime case
Settlement in favor of oil field workers in FLSA overtime case
FLSA Overtime Recovery
Settlement in favor of stockers/merchandisers for a major metropolitan beverage distributor
Settlement in favor of stockers/merchandisers for a major metropolitan beverage distributor
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are mandated to pay their employees one and a half times their regular rate of pay for any hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek. However, some employers may try to avoid this responsibility by misclassifying employees as exempt or by requiring off-the-clock work. It's important to note that according to the FLSA, it's illegal for employers to compensate for unpaid overtime by offering additional time off or days off to employees.
In employment law, there's a common misconception that salaried or flat-rate workers aren't entitled to overtime pay. However, this isn't always the case. Employers sometimes classify employees as salaried when they should be considered hourly workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA doesn't solely focus on whether an employee is salaried or hourly; it considers the total compensation and job duties.
The FLSA also evaluates whether an employee's job entails managerial responsibilities or independent decision-making. If, upon assessment, an employee doesn't meet the federal criteria for "exempt" status, they're entitled to overtime pay. If you suspect an overtime violation, don't hesitate to consult with an attorney at our firm.