Unpaid Overtime Laws for Hawaii Bank Escrow Officers

Denied overtime as a bank escrow officer in Hawaii? You may be able to recover up to three years of unpaid overtime.

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 Escrow officers employed by Hawaii banks are entitled to overtime pay, unless they meet one of the specific exemptions under Hawaii overtime law. Hawaii overtime exemptions are specific, and typically apply only to employees working in an executive, creative or administrative position. Therefore, escrow officers are generally entitled to overtime pay, which is paid at a rate of 1.5 times the worker’s regular rate of pay for every hour worked over 40 in a single workweek. 

If you were denied overtime pay as a Hawaii bank escrow officer, you may be entitled to recover up to three years of unpaid overtime. Fill out our free case evaluation form and our Hawaii overtime attorneys will evaluate your claim, at no cost to you, to determine your eligibility for back pay.  

Employees Misclassification Among Hawaii Bank Escrow Officers 

Hawaii bank escrow officers who were denied overtime pay may have been subjected to an illegal wage and hour practice known as employee misclassification. A common overtime scam in the financial services industry, employee misclassification occurs when an employer intentionally classifies a worker who is eligible for overtime into an “exempt” category. By doing so, the employer avoids paying the employee time-and-a-half for their overtime hours, claiming that they are “exempt”.

Hawaii bank escrow officers may have been misclassified as exempt under the “executive” or “administrative” category. However, if the worker does not meet the criteria of these exempt employees, they should receive overtime pay for every hour worked over 40 in a single workweek. To be a true “executive,” the employee must meet all of the following criteria: 

• They must receive a salary of at least $455 per week
• They must manage the business, or a recognized department or subdivision
• They must regularly direct the work of at least two full-time employees
• They must be able to hire and fire other employees

Similarly, employees who are true “administrators” must meet all of the following criteria: they must receive a salary of at least $455 per week; they must perform office or non-manual work directly related to the company as their primary duty; and they must exercise independent judgment in significant business matters. 

Hawaii Overtime Lawyers for Bank Escrow Officers

The exemptions under Hawaii overtime law are complex, and a Hawaii overtime attorney is often required to determine whether an employee fits under one of these exemptions. For this reason, our Hawaii overtime lawyers are offering a free online case review to all Hawaii bank escrow officers who suspect they have been improperly classified, or otherwise subjected to an illegal overtime practice. This free legal consultation can help you determine whether you can file an unpaid overtime lawsuit, which may award you with up to three years of back pay, as well as an equal amount in liquidated damages and attorneys’ fees. According to overtime law, Hawaii bank escrow officers are protected against employer retaliation (firing, demotion, etc.) for exercising their legal rights, so do not hesitate to contact our Hawaii overtime lawyers today about your potential case.