Legal Question in Employment Law in Georgia
I work in inside sales. My paycheck specifies a specific pay for 40 hours/week. My boss is now requiring me to work 55 hours/week with no change in pay. Does federal law require I be paid overtime? I work in Georgia.
2 Answers from Attorneys
For some reason, although you told us what is printed on your check, you chose to not tell us your actual terms of employment. Do you get a salary, or are you an hourly employee? Since you mentioned sales, do you get a commission? Facts are important.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally requires that most employees be paid overtime for all hours worked in excess of 40 in a work week. However, there are a number of exemptions. The answer depends upon whether your primary job duties satisfy one or more of those exemptions. This is very fact specific and would require a more in depth analysis. I would be happy to offer you a free initial consultation by phone. If you are interested, please click the link below and complete our consultation request form.
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