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Suing for Overtime?

Posted by Cliff on from the for-all-those-unpaid-hours-of-hard-work dept.

An unidentified submitter asks: "There is a federal law that requires all non programmer-type jobs be compensated for overtime. Last year, over the course of a year, I have worked 500 hours of overtime without comp time, bonus, or paid overtime. I have since left the company, and currently I am attempting to sue the company for lost wages. Has anyone ever been in a similar situation, and do they have any advice/tips? Also is anyone aware of good computer/IT labor attorneys?"

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  1. Start by... by SoCalChris · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I would start by making sure I had documentation of all of the hours I had worked and was suing for. I'm not sure how you would prove it otherwise.

    Also, if you are working in an exempt position, you're probably screwed since bonuses & comp time aren't typically legally required by the company. Good luck though.

  2. oh, these post-ironic times by Jamie+Zawinski · · Score: 4, Funny

    Currently the top two articles on "Ask Slashdot" are:

    • Suing for Overtime?
    • Improving Company Morale?

    That's funny, that is.