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Unpaid Overtime ClaimMisclassified EmployeeWhen your employer classifies you in an employment category, position, or title not entitled to overtime, although the substance of your work is covered by the FLSA overtime rights, then you as an employee have been “misclassified” as “exempt.” Being “exempt” means that you are not eligible for FLSA overtime and related protections. In order to be exempt from the FLSA overtime pay requirements, an employee has to (1) receive a salary, and (2) perform exempt duties. Exempt duties generally include (a) Executive, (2) Administrative, or (c) Professional. There are, of course, variations and exceptions in these classifications. Unpaid Overtime Lawsuit Sound familiar? You are not alone. If you have been misclassified as “exempt” from the FLSA,you’re your employer failed to pay you overtime while employed for a large company or large corporate employer, then know that there is an advocate for your interests available to discuss your case at no charge. Contact our firm today. The consultation is free and confidential. We work with established class action law firms which may be able to help you through your employment claim. |