Memphis FLSA Attorney
What Is the Fair Labor Standards Act?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the federal standards for the overtime pay and wages of workers. If you believe that your employer is not paying you overtime wages under the FLSA or is violating FLSA standards in any other way, we at Donati Law, PLLC are here to give you a helping hand. We understand that wage and labor issues can be stressful—we can take care of all the details on your behalf.
What is the Minimum Wage?
Effective July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Many states also have minimum wage laws. If you are subject to both federal and state minimum wage laws, you are entitled to the higher minimum wage.
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Identifying Wage Violations in Tennessee
The most common type of wage violations involves overtime pay. In Tennessee, employees are entitled to overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours per week. If your employer fails to pay you overtime, it is technically considered "wage theft" because they are keeping money that belongs to you.
Note that not all employees are entitled to overtime pay:
- Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime. They are paid via salary or hourly wages.
- Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime. They are paid on a salary, not hourly; earn at least $684 per week (as of January 1, 2020); and perform professional, executive, or administrative duties.
Common Wage Violation Scenarios
- Denying employees overtime because they are salaried
- Misclassifying employees as "exempt" when they should be "non-exempt"
- Offering time off for extra hours worked instead of overtime
- Having the employee perform duties that are for both exempt and non-exempt workers
If you believe your employer is not paying you fairly, reach out to Donati Law, PLLC today. Our FLSA lawyers in Memphis have years of experience and are prepared to look into your matter. Call to schedule a case evaluation today.
Contact us to learn how to report a FLSA violation.
Real Results For Real People
Our firm accepts every case with the motivation to do all we can to help that client receive the compensation they deserve. With a drive to win, a passion for justice, and the tenacity to fight, we have successfully secured millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for our clients.
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$1.8 Million
Misclassified Employee
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$1 Million
Overtime Dispute
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$400,000
Wages Dispute
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