How to File a Wage and Hour Unpaid Overtime Claim

FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) lawsuits are becoming more common every day as the U.S. economy continues to struggle. If your employer has violated the FLSA, you should know what a good wage and hour lawyer can do for you and how much it will cost you.

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When Is Overtime Pay Required on Weekends?

If someone works on the weekend, even if it’s not their normal shift, all that counts is the total number of hours worked that week. If it’s more than 40, overtime is due; if it’s less than 40, it’s probably not. The key determination is usually what scheduled hours make up the specific employee’s’regular working hours’ to reach 40 hours. Sometimes, this may seem unfair: employers may base a pay period so as to take advantage of back-to-back long shifts as being in separate pay periods.

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