How many hours can an hourly paid employee volunteer to their employer?

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) defines the term “employ” very broadly as including to “suffer or permit to work.” Covered and non-exempt...

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How can I prove that an employer denied me employment based on my credit history

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), if an employer takes negative action against an employee or applicant, it is required to make the...

After i quit my job in the state of florida, do i still get a final paycheck?

Under both Florida law and federal law (the Fair Labor Standards Act) almost all employees are required to be paid their final paycheck no later...

Group health plans must provide covered employees and their families with certain notices explaining their COBRA rights. Your COBRA rights must be...

I live in Florida. If I am employed as a receptionist and become a salaried employee, can I still get overtime?

To the extent your day-to-day duties entail answering phones, processing mail, and other typical receptionist duties, you would be entitled to...

CAN AN EMPLOYER HOLD YOU FINAL PAY CHECK PAST PAYDAY IN FLORIDA.

An employer may not withhold your final paycheck regardless of whether you may have damaged company property. The law is clear in that regard. ...

When started job told i was salary. however employer says if i miss any time within first 6 months i am not paid for those hours

Generally that sounds like it would be legal. However, to the extent you work overtime (over 40 hours in a workweek) and your employer does not...

This is a very factually specific inquiry, but based on the facts you have provided in your inquiry, it sounds like your employer may be...

Am I getting legally underpaid?

The way you describe it, it certainly sounds like the pay methodology used by your employer is illegal. You should contact a wage and hour...

If I'm paid salary and I'm 5 hours short from making 40 hours can they dock my pay check for the 5 hours that I missed

The can, however it will have ramifications in other weeks in which you work overtime. While there are several so-called "white collar" exemptions...