Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that all covered employers pay their non-exempt employees overtime at the rate of time and one-half for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week. However, certain employees are exempt from the overtime pay requirement. Although being paid a salary is one requirement for exemption, it is not the end of the story. To be exempt, the employee must also satisfy the job duties tests of one or more of the FLSA's statutory exemptions. You can read about the most common exemptions here:

http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/regs/compliance/fairpay/fs17a_overview.htm

If you feel that your employer has misclassified you as exempt, you should consult with an attorney, such as myself, experienced at handling FLSA claims in Georgia. If you are interested, you may contact me using my profile information below for a free consultation by phone.

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