Case Managers Denied Overtime Pay

Generally, case managers are considered non-exempt employees and are therefore entitled to overtime pay when working more than 40 hours a week.

According to federal overtime law, case managers should receive overtime pay unless they meet a specific exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act. In general, federal overtime exemptions apply to professional, administrative and executive employees who are paid a salary of at least $23,600 per year. Case managers who do not perform exempt job duties (i.e. supervising, hiring and firing employees) are generally entitled to time-and-a-half pay when working more than 40 hours a week.

Denied overtime as a case manager? Complete our free, no obligation case review form today to find out if you can file an unpaid overtime lawsuit to recover up to three years of back pay.

Unpaid Overtime Lawsuits: Case Managers

Several health insurance and health service providers are facing overtime lawsuits, as the health care industry is not immune from overtime violations. In fact, health care organization Kaiser Permanente agreed to pay more than $7 million to case managers and other medical employees who were denied overtime pay. According to the unpaid overtime lawsuit, Kaiser improperly misclassified its case managers as exempt from overtime pay. If you suspect you have been misclassified as an exempt employee, contact an overtime attorney today.

Generally, case managers who perform the following job duties are non-exempt employees, and are therefore entitled to overtime pay:

• Checking available benefits
• Negotiating rates with providers who are out-of-network
• Coordinating referrals to specialists
• Recommending coverage exceptions when appropriate

Case managers who work for health care providers are typically eligible for overtime pay when performing the following job duties: verifying coverage and benefits with health insurers; coordinating discharge services; providing patient education; and coordinating services with other healthcare providers. As long as the case manager does not perform the job duties of an exempt employee, he or she is entitled to overtime pay.

Overtime Attorneys for Case Managers

Our overtime attorneys are currently available to review claims from case managers who were denied overtime pay. If you are working more than 40 hours a week without additional pay, fill out our free legal consultation form today. Our overtime lawyers provide this free case review at no cost and are dedicated to protecting the rights of case managers and other employees who were denied overtime pay.