Experienced Ohio Wage And Hour Employment Lawyers
Wage and hour matters are some of the most common legal issues for employers and employees alike. These matters can be expensive and time consuming and can be efficiently addressed with competent counsel. Cavitch Familo & Durkin and our experienced legal professionals have helped countless employers navigate all components of these matters throughout Ohio and nationally.
What Is The Fair Labor Standards Act?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wages, rights to overtime pay and recordkeeping, as well as youth employment standards. Overtime and misclassification laws are two of the most important components of this act.
FLSA overtime laws cover nonexempt employees. Overtime pay is time and a half the regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 per week. While here is no limit to the number of hours employees may work in a week, many states and municipalities have additional paid break and overtime requirements.
The FLSA does not apply to certain employees, who are typically involved in management or have highly skilled or creative roles in the business. The FLSA puts the responsibility on the employer to correctly determine whether their employees are exempt or non-exempt employees. The FLSA does not cover independent contractors and misclassifying employees as independent contractors is a serious violation of these rules.
The FLSA is an important part of employee rights protections, but it can be complex. An employment lawyer can help employers better understand this act and ensure they are complying with all of its provisions.
Almost all states have wage and hour protections that reflect or, in many cases, exceed the FLSA. It is important to determine which law applies, and how best to ensure compliance.
What Triggers A Department Of Labor Investigation?
The Department of Labor (DOL) conducts investigations for many different reasons, the most common of which is complaints from employees. These complaints can include wage and hour disputes, discrimination, retaliation issues and safety concerns. The DOL can also audit businesses at random, though this is less common than triggering an investigation due to employee complaints.
Our team at Cavitch can help employers subject to DOL investigations. We have a deep understanding of employment law matters that can trigger these investigations and have experience dealing with the Department of Labor.
Find Out How We Can Help
If you’re seeking more information about compliance with the FLSA, navigating a DOL investigation or need help figuring out other wage and hour matters, we’re here to assist. We can help protect your company and work to ensure you’re in line with all the proper rules and regulations. You can call 216-621-7860 or use our online contact form to get in touch for more information.