Birmingham Overtime Violations Lawyers
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There are laws in place that require employers to pay all hourly and some salaried employees according to overtime hour standards. Sadly, there are many cases in which unscrupulous employers require their employees to work "off the clock" or fail to pay them overtime premiums for the overtime hours that are worked. Although employers understand these laws, some deliberately try to find loopholes to avoid paying overtime hours.
However, any overtime violation can render an employer liable to pay compensation for damages. It is important to know that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) mandates overtime pay for some employees who work more than 40 hours in one week. If you believe that you are not being paid for overtime hours that you have worked, then it is important you immediately reach out to Michel Allen & Sinor to discuss pursuing legal action against your employer.
If you feel you have been denied overtime compensation or if you have any questions regarding your employment rights, contact Michel Allen & Sinor online or by calling (205) 265-1880.
What Are Alabama's Overtime Pay Requirements?
In Alabama, an employer who either requires or permits an employee to work overtime, is generally required to pay that employee premium pay for those hours. Overtime is considered any hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a work week. The premium pay for overtime hours is, at least, one and one-half times the employee's regular rate of pay. As a result, an employer does not violate the overtime laws by requiring you to work overtime, regardless of how much, as long as you are compensated pursuant to the law.
Did My Employer Violate the Fair Labor Standards Act?
We can help you determine whether your employer violated any part of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which establishes overtime pay and other aspects of wages and hours for the private sector and government workers. Under the FLSA, most employees of most businesses in the country are entitled to time and a half (150% of their normal wages) if they work more than 40 hours a week. If a business operates across state lines or generates at least $500,000 a year in sales, then they are required to pay non-exempt employees overtime.
It is important to note that FLSA overtime requirements don’t cover all employees. The following types of employees are exempt from overtime pay:
- Independent contractors
- Seamen and fishermen
- Employees working on small farms
- Employees of seasonal amusement and recreational businesses
- Employees of organized camps and religious and nonprofit conference centers
- Salespeople who regularly work outside of their employers’ offices
- Executive, administrative, and professional employees making $455 or more per week
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