Rhode Island Wages and Hours Lawyers

What Does The Fair Labor Standards Act Govern?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets minimum wage, overtime pay, equal pay, record keeping requirements and child labor standards.
What Is The Minimum Wage?
In May 2007, Federal minimum wage was increased to $7.25 per hour, but will be implemented in three stages ($5.85 by July 24, 2007, $6.55 by July 24, 2008 and $7.25 by July 24, 2009). However, … more
How Many Hours Is Full-Time Employment? How Many Hours Is Part-Time Employment?
This is a matter generally determined by an employer. Many people mistakenly believe that full-time employment consists of 40 hours per week. However, the federal Fair Labor Standards … more

Do I have to pay my employees overtime?
Generally, if you allow your employees to work overtime, or more than 40 hours in a one week period, the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), which is a federal law, requires you to pay your employees premium pay, or at least one and one-half times your normal pay rate, for those overtime hours worked. However, the FLSA contains several exceptions to the overtime pay requirement … more
Wage and Hour Law Enforcement
Many employees are protected by federal laws which mandate a minimum wage, overtime pay and fair pay that is free from discrimination. Employees can contact the government agencies responsible for investigating allegations of noncompliance with these laws or they can file lawsuits against their employers if they believe that any of these laws were violated. Since agencies play an … more

Mandatory Overtime Complaint Form
Use this form to file a complaint if you feel that you were required to work mandatory overtime and you should not have been required to do so.

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