Martial Arts Instructors Denied Overtime Pay

Martial arts instructors who were denied overtime pay may be able to collect up to three years of back pay.

While there are certain exceptions, most of the working population is entitled to receive overtime pay. To be ineligible to receive overtime wages, an employee must receive an annual salary of at least $23,600 per year AND fall under a category of exempt job duties. Most martial arts instructors do not meet these requirements and are generally entitled to 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for every hour worked in excess of 40 during a single workweek.

Denied overtime pay as a martial arts instructor? Fill out our free case review form today to find out if you are entitled to back overtime pay.

Overtime Violations Affecting Martial Arts Instructors

Overtime scams can occur in any industry, and martial arts instructors are not immune from these illegal wage and hour practices. Common overtime scams affecting martial arts instructors, including those teaching karate, Kung Fu, Jiu Jitsu, and Taekwondo, may include:

• Misclassifying martial arts instructors as exempt from federal or state overtime provisions
• Paying straight time for hours worked in excess of 40 during a single workweek
• Not paying martial arts instructors for all hours worked

If you suspect you have been subjected to an overtime scam, an overtime attorney can determine whether your employer acted in violation of federal or state wage and hours laws. If so, you may be able to participate in an unpaid overtime lawsuit.

Overtime Lawsuits for Martial Arts Instructors

Martial arts instructors who work more than 40 hours a week and have been denied overtime pay may be able to collect back wages through an unpaid overtime lawsuit. Although each case varies, a successful overtime lawsuit can award the plaintiff with up to three years of unpaid overtime, as well as an equal amount of liquidated damages and attorneys’ fees. By law, employers cannot retaliate against workers who file employment lawsuits, so do not hesitate to contact us today. Our overtime lawyers are offering a no obligation free case evaluation to all potential clients and remain dedicated to protecting the rights of employees who were denied overtime pay.