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employment law, hourly worker told "we can't pay you overtime" Actual hours worked along with the 'required' 8 hours are documented. Overtime verifiable by presence of others at both ends of the day. Need to know if this is worth pursuing or not. Thank-yo?

If you are consistently working overtime hours that are not being compensated, you may have a valid claim for unpaid wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). It would be worth pursuing by discussing the situation with your employer or contacting the Department of Labor to file a complaint. Keep detailed records of your hours worked for evidence.


What if your employer did not take out FICA tax?

Some paystubs have Medicare and Social Security taxes listed separately while others have them combined and listed as FICA Taxes. Check your paystub to be sure your employer isn't deducting it before contacting the IRS.


Who files the first report of injury and when is it filed?

The first report of injury is typically filed by the injured employee with their employer as soon as possible following the injury. The employer then submits the report to their workers' compensation insurance carrier within a specified timeframe, usually within a few days of being notified.


Is overtime optional?

That depends on the company. Some companies don't allow overtime, while others require employees to work overtime on a regular basis. Hourly paid employees, especially fast food workers, clerks, and cashiers are usually not allowed to work overtime because the companies don't want to pay the extra money. Salaried employees (those that make a set monthly or yearly amount no matter how many hours they work) are often required to work overtime, with no extra pay for it. As far as the law goes, no, overtime is not optional. Your employer has the right to keep you at work passed 8 hours if they chose to. If you have a union, your collective agreement often contains a clause that makes overtime optional.


Can you get paid overtime as a 1099 employee?

No, as a 1099 employee, you are considered a contractor rather than an employee, so you are not entitled to overtime pay. Your compensation is typically agreed upon in a contract with the client or employer, and any additional compensation for extra hours would need to be negotiated beforehand.

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How can I recover unpaid wages or overtime pay?

If your employer has failed to pay your wages or overtime, you can take legal action to recover them. Start by reviewing your pay records and discussing the issue with your employer. If unresolved, you can file a wage complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) or the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. As the Best Employment Attorney in Miami, Garcia Hernandez helps employees pursue legal claims to recover unpaid wages and overtime pay.


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How to get unpaid wages from employer?

If your employer has not paid you, you can file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau about the unpaid wages.


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Can Employer fire you if you don't return from medical leave act in twelve weeks?

Yes, after you have exhausted your 12 weeks of unpaid leave under the FMLA, you must report to work as requested by the employer or the employer may terminate you.


Does an employer have to pay overtime for travel time?

Only if the travel is ordered by the employer during working hours AND the extra travel time puts the employee over 40 hours for the workweek. Travel during non-work hours is unpaid.


When an employee uses fmla can employer deny employee overtime pay?

Yes an employer can deny giving you overtime hours but if you have already worked overtime then it is not okay for an employer to deny paying overtime once the hours have already been earned.


Report an unpaid bill to credit bureau?

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Can an employer force you to take off overtime?

Although the question is nonsensical in part, an employer can require you to do overtime if that is what the job needs. However, if overtime is not needed, you do not work it; overtime is not a part of the job, so you are not taking anything off.


what is the maximum amount of overtime can an employer give you with in a week?

There is no maximum amount of overtime; your employer must pay you overtime wages (usually time and a half) for every hour over 40 hours in a week.


What did staple's in New Jersey do to stop the unpaid overtime?

They paid the mangers extra.


Can an employer mandate you to work overtime?

Yes, in most cases, an employer can mandate employees to work overtime as long as it complies with labor laws and employment contracts.