Missouri Wage and Hour Lawyers
Has your employer required you to work overtime without providing overtime pay? Does your overtime pay compensate you for a small percentage of the total overtime work you routinely perform at your workplace? The experienced employment law attorneys at Holman Schiavone, LLC can help.
We handle a broad spectrum of wage and hour disputes for employees throughout Missouri and Kansas. We are committed to protecting your rights and will work diligently to pursue the full employment compensation you are entitled to receive.
Do you need help with an overtime pay dispute? Contact us today online or by telephone at 888-493-5074 to speak with an experienced Kansas City employment law attorney.
Wage Laws and Overtime Pay
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal statute that governs wage standards, including required compensation for overtime pay. The law requires that most employees must be paid 1.5 times the employee's regular rate of pay for every hour per week over 40 hours. However, there are some exceptions. Employees in certain industries and with certain job responsibilities may not be entitled to overtime pay under the FLSA.
However, many employers do not understand the wage and hour requirements of the FLSA. As a result, many employers falsely classify employees as exempt (no overtime pay requirement) who should be non-exempt. In some cases, employers knowingly misclassify employees in an attempt to save money.
Other ways that employers cheat employees out of overtime pay include:
- Forcing employees to work during meal and rest breaks
- Failure to pay for off-the-clock work
- Scheduling employees for more work than they can handle in a 40 hour week
- Requiring employees to show up early for work or stay late to perform work duties
- Classifying workers as independent contractors who should be classified as employees
Contact Our Kansas City Attorneys Today
Do not let your employer or HR representative tell you that you are not entitled to overtime pay. Speak with one of our Kansas City unpaid overtime attorneys to determine if your rights have been violated.
If you are an employee facing an overtime pay dispute, we are on your side. Contact us today online or by telephone at 888-493-5074 to speak with an experienced Kansas City employment law attorney.
