Legal Question in Business Law in Missouri
I work for a nonprofit org in KC making $250 a week. I do not have a contract, just a verbal agreement. My title is 'Executive Director' and I'm working anywhere from 40-60 hours a week. I've asked for a raise multiple times, but they keep telling me no and just say 'cut back your hours' but I can't do that since I'm the only one running things. I work in their office every day and my hours fluctuate depending, but are normally 9:30am to 5pm, and I hardly ever take breaks. Last week I worked 54.5 hours. Is this legal? Can they get away with paying me this little and working this much? Should I talk to a lawyer?
1 Answer from Attorneys
You may have a fair wage claim. But, there are several factors that may lessen the chances of your claim succeeding. This organization may have too few employees to be subject to some pay requirements. It may be that you decide how many hours you work, not your employer. The authority that your position carries may exempt you from overtime psy. You should consult directly with an employment attorney.
Good luck
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