Title Officers Misclassified Under Hawaii Overtime Law

Title officers in Hawaii who were denied overtime pay may be able to file a lawsuit to recover up to three years of unpaid overtime.

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 According to overtime law in Hawaii, title officers who are employed by banks are generally entitled to receive overtime pay. Because most title officers do not carry out job duties, such as hiring new employees, which would disqualify them from overtime pay, they should receive time-and-a-half pay for every hour worked over 40 in a single workweek. If you have been denied overtime pay as a title officer in Hawaii, your employer may have violated overtime law. Fill out our free online legal consultation form to find out if you can file a lawsuit to recover up to three years of unpaid overtime for your employer’s alleged violations. 

Title Officers Misclassified Under Hawaii Overtime Law 

To avoid paying overtime, some banks may employ an overtime scam known as employee misclassification. This overtime abuse occurs when a title officer is intentionally misclassified as “exempt” or ineligible for overtime pay, when in actuality, they are owed time-and-a-half pay for every hour worked over 40 in a single workweek. Hawaii overtime law outlines three main overtime exemptions, and if a title officer does not meet the criteria of an exemption, they are entitled to overtime pay. 

The following explains the three main overtime exemptions:

Executive Exemption: Employees who meet the executive exemption are paid on a salary basis and earn at least $455 per week. They have the ability to hire and fire other workers, and regularly direct the work of two full-time employees.

Administrative Exemption: Workers who are considered “administrators” earn a weekly salary of at least $455 and regularly exercise independent judgment in important matters. They also perform office or non-manual work which directly relates to the company or its clients. 

Professional Exemption: Employees who meet the professional exemption have gained access into a scientific or educational industry by acquiring an advanced knowledge through a prolonged course of study. They also earn a salary of at least $455 per week. Employees who generally qualify for the professional exemption include teachers, doctors and nurses. 

Hawaii Overtime Lawyers for Title Officers

It may be difficult for a title officer to determine their eligibility for overtime pay, especially if their employer continues to claim that they are exempt. For this reason, our Hawaii overtime lawyers are offering a free legal consultation to all title officers in Hawaii who suspect they have been wrongfully denied overtime pay. To find out if you are owed unpaid overtime, fill out our free case review form today. Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who choose to take legal action, so do not hesitate to contact our Hawaii overtime lawyers today.