Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia

Overtime Pay

I have worked 24 hours in overtime for my company and I have just learned from upper managment they will not pay time and a half. I was told they will pay me what is called (under the table) straight time with a seprate check or cash for the extra hours worked. I checked with Georgia's Dept. of Labor under the Fair Labor Standards Act and found they are breaking the law. I want to confront the company with this information, but I want to know the legal ramifictions of the confrontation. Can I be fired by being a whistle blower, what is my legal backing on this issue?


Asked on 1/18/05, 2:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Glenn M. Lyon, Esq. MacGREGOR LYON, LLC, Business Attorneys

Re: Overtime Pay

You cannot be fired as a retaliatory action for the whistle blowing. But they may terminate your employment for any other reason that does not violate your civil rights.

If you would like to discuss any issues further, please feel free to contact my office. My contact information is below. Thank you.

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Answered on 1/18/05, 11:01 am


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