What could happen to an employer who 1) does not pay overtime and 2) asks employees to waive their rights to overtime?

I agree with both attorneys Hensel and Love. You cannot waive your rights to overtime under either federal law - Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA")...

What if you were offered a specific rate per hour, but employer made a mistake by paying you more than the offer.

I agree with attorney Hensel. Along those same lines, 92-25.8(d), permits the employer to withhold the overpayment of wages without the employee's...

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Wage deductions from employees.

I agree with Mr. Angel that wage deductions have many restrictions, and if you do not comply with ALL requirements, you could be potentially liable...

Whenever on-call time is involved, the circumstances can be somewhat complex. Assuming you are not in a position that is exempt from overtime, if...

My boss is a subcontractor for flooring. He has not paid me since april. He told me he would pay my bills. He hasn't.

I agree with the attorneys. It appears you would have claims under both state and federal laws, the North Carolina Wage and Hour Act (NCWHA) and...

Is it legal for an employer in the state of North Carolina to doc me for a 30 min. lunch break ?

I agree with attorney Jackson. If you do not actually take a full, uninterrupted 30 minute lunch break, then you should be paid for the time...

I recently traveled to a Hub airport on a disciplinary review for myself.Do I get paid for that day? It was a work day.

I agree with Attorney Gross. It depends on the circumstances. If prior to the initial proposal of removal, you were advised of some type of...

Can you sue a company if they have paid you multiple times less than minimum wage for your over time pay

I agree with attorneys Angel and Love. You can sue a company if they are not paying you time and one-half for hours over 40 in a workweek. It is...

I work for a hospital as a mri technologislt and worked 89 hours in 2 weeks. should I have received overtime pay for nine hours

I agree with attorney Hensel. Despite an employer's decision to pay on a bi-weekly basis, every week stands alone. If you are a non-exempt hourly...

I was recently employed and my boss says he will not pay the employees for the 8 hours we work. Is that legal?

I agree with attorneys Jackson and Angel. If the first day of your employment was based on a required 8 hour training or you were immediately...