Overtime Pay Case Studies: Real Stories, Real Solutions
Overtime Pay Justice: Real Stories, Real SolutionsUnderstanding the law on overtime pay can be a challenge for both employers and employees. The truth is that many employees are classified as exempt who should under law be paid extra for hours worked over forty in a week.
Below are a few of the many examples of people we have helped enforce their rights to payment under the overtime laws. The names and images are fictitious, but the stories are real. Every person's story is a little different, but there are lessons to be learned from people who have gone through similar situations. Overtime for Line Manager
Allison, a production manager at a litigation support company, found herself working over 60 hours a week with no additional compensation. Despite her title, she lacked direct supervisory authority and decision-making power. Explore Allison's story to understand how her exemption status impacted her overtime rights. Read more here.
Overtime for Sandwich Maker Called a "Manager"
Kevin, a teenager working at a local sandwich shop, received the title "manager" but continued to perform sandwich-making tasks. With no subordinates and minimal decision-making responsibilities, Kevin's employer stopped paying him overtime solely due to his title change. Discover how Kevin's case highlights the importance of accurate classification. Read more here.
Attempt to Avoid Overtime by Paying in Separate Checks
Rick, a painter at a small local company, faced an employer attempting to evade overtime premium payments by using separate paychecks. His paystub never reflected the overtime hours he worked, resulting in substantial unpaid premiums. Dive into Rick's story to understand the implications of such practices. Read more here.
Overtime Pay for HVAC Technician
Al, an HVAC technician, was expected to be paid prevailing wage rates for his work on public construction projects. Despite being paid a salary, he consistently worked more hours than reported on his time card. Learn how Al's situation highlights the importance of accurate wage calculations. Read more here.
Overtime for Independent Contractors
Juan, Mark, and Jim worked as set builders in the theatre-based entertainment industry as independent contractors. Their piece-rate pay structure failed to account for hours worked beyond 40 in a week. Explore their experiences as independent contractors and the potential consequences. Read more here.
Overtime for Store Manager
Jake, a store manager at a discount retail store, was initially responsible for a new location. Over time, his managerial responsibilities diminished, and he spent most of his hours on non-managerial tasks. Delve into Jake's story to see how his evolving role impacted his overtime eligibility. Read more here.
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Emily Smith-Lee is the owner and founder of slnlaw. She is a 1996 graduate of Boston College Law School. She was previously a partner at the Boston office of a large international firm, where she worked for thirteen years before starting the firm that became slnlaw in 2009. She has been recognized as a Massachusetts Superlawyer each year since 2013, and in 2018 earned recognition as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Lawyers of the Year. She has written a book on employment law: Rules of the Road, What You Need to Know About Employment Laws in Massachusetts, and helped thousands of clients on both the employee and employer side with issues relating to wage and hour laws, including overtime pay, late or unpaid wages or commissions, employee misclassification, and retaliation against employees asserting rights under the wage and hour laws.
Rebecca Rogers: Rebecca is a 2006 graduate of Boston College Law School, and has worked with slnlaw since 2013. She previously worked as an intellectual property litigation attorney for Fish & Richardson in Boston, Massachusetts, and clerked for the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Rebecca has helped clients with wage and hour disputes, including employee misclassification, late or unpaid wages or commissions, retaliation under the Wage Act, and advice to both employees and employers about wage and hour law compliance.
Jenna Ordway: Jenna is a 2013 graduate of Quinnipiac Law School, and also earned an LLM in Taxation from Boston University in 2015. She has been affiliated with slnlaw since 2011, first as a law clerk and then as an attorney. Jenna has been recognized since 2019 as a "Rising Star" by Massachusetts Superlawyers. Jenna has helped clients assess their rights under the wage and hour laws, including employee misclassification, untimely payment of final wages, late or unpaid commissions, retaliation, and advice to small business owners about wage and hour law compliance.
Elijah Bresley: Eli is a 2014 graduate of Seton Hall Law school, and has worked with slnlaw since 2020. He previously worked for a boutique employment law firm outside of Boston, and then for the Labor and Employment department of a large Boston firm. He also spent a year clerking for the judges of the Superior Court in Hartford, Connecticut. Eli has helped clients with wage and hour claims, including late or unpaid commissions, retaliation, employee misclassification, and overtime, and litigated these claims in state and federal courts. He also advises employers about employment policies and wage and hour compliance.
Sharleen Tinnin: Sharleen is a 2010 graduate of Northeastern University School of Law, and has been with slnlaw since 2023. Prior to joining slnlaw, she worked with King, Tilden, McEttrick & Brink, P.C. on complex civil litigation matters. She previously worked for the United States Department of Justice, and received an "Excellence in Justice" award in 2017. Sharleen has helped clients with multiple wage and hour issues, including retaliation, misclassification, and late or unpaid wages or commissions, and litigated these claims in state and federal courts.
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Our team specializes in navigating the intricacies of overtime pay regulations. If you're facing compensation challenges, reach out for solutions tailored to your unique situation. You can use the button below to schedule a call back from a member of our team, or give us a call at 781-784-2322.
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