According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), all non exempt employees who work over forty hours in a given workweek are entitled to overtime pay. There are several exemption categories, including the Executive Exemption, Administrative Exemption, Professional Exemption, Outside Sales Exemption, and Computer Employee Exemption. Workers who fall into one of these exemption categories are not eligible to receive overtime pay. However, some employers intentionally misclassify employees as exempt in order to avoid paying them the overtime compensation they deserve. It is important to be aware that your job duties, not your job title, determine whether you are entitled to overtime pay. Even some salaried workers are entitled to overtime pay under certain circumstances. Our overtime lawyers can help you understand your rights and determine if you qualify for overtime pay.

If you believe that you have been wrongfully denied overtime compensation, the overtime attorneys at IQ Overtime will fight on your behalf to help you recover all of the unpaid wages you are owed. You've worked hard and you deserve proper compensation for each hour you've spent on the job. Find out if your right to overtime pay has been violated by completing our Free Case Evaluation form now.

If you have been wrongfully denied overtime pay, you may be able to recover financial compensation through an overtime lawsuit. Workers who participate in overtime lawsuits may be eligible for a variety of damages including back pay, attorneys' fees and liquidated damages. In certain situations, punitive damages may also be awarded.

Under federal law, workers can recover unpaid overtime for work performed up to two years before the lawsuit is filed and until the case is concluded. If the employer's violation was willful, the worker may be able to recover up to three years of unpaid overtime. Additionally, workers who were wrongfully denied overtime may recover liquidated damages, which equal the amount of back pay awarded. For instance, if a worker recovers $3000 in unpaid overtime, he or she may be eligible for an additional $3000 in liquidated damages.

Workers who file overtime lawsuits may also be able to collect punitive damages if their employer retaliated against them for exercising their legal rights. For example, if an employer demotes an employee for filing an overtime claim, the worker may be eligible for punitive damages. Lastly, if the worker wins the lawsuit, the employer may be responsible for covering the employee's out-of-pocket litigation costs and an additional attorneys' fee.