Wage & Hour

Overtime pay rules exist to promote a healthy work-life balance. Employers typically have to pay more if they expect workers to dedicate more of their lives to their jobs than the standard 40-hour workweek. Companies must balance the need for staffing and increased...

Some jobs can be very demanding. Employees may be asked to stay late to complete tasks. It can be hard for employees to step away from their personal lives and give more time to their jobs. However, employees may be compensated for their extra work hours. Indiana...

Most employees know that wage theft could potentially happen to them, but they don’t spend much time worrying about it. They often assume it’s a fringe problem that likely doesn’t apply to their circumstances. However, this assumption is problematic because employees...

Certain workers already know that they have a right to request overtime pay. Hourly employees benefit from state and federal statutes enshrining their protection to receive extra pay when they have to work more than 40 hours. Frequently, companies refer to workers...

It’s a basic principle - when someone works for an employer, they expect that employer to compensate them for their time. And when a worker receives pay, the hours worked should match the hours on their pay stub. Unfortunately, some companies try to avoid paying their...

Indiana employees navigating the complexities of hourly wages are primarily impacted (legally-speaking) by two considerations. They need to understand the state's minimum wage rate and the overtime requirements. Employers in Indiana must comply with applicable minimum...

If you work overtime hours, you are supposed to be paid time and a half. Employers who keep their workers longer need to honor this obligation and pay the higher wage. For instance, a worker with a $30-an-hour standard wage should be paid $45 an hour if they work...

The right to fair pay is one of the most basic employment rights in Indiana and across the United States. Workers in any direct employment relationship with a company should receive pay for the time that they work that complies with both state and federal wage laws....

Most people would agree that spending your days at work counting down the minutes till you can leave is unhealthy and you should probably look for alternative work. Yet a certain amount of clock-watching is crucial to ensure you get paid for what you work. However...

One of your children has a birthday coming up, and you want to buy them a nice present. Money is tight, as it is for so many people these days. To make it work, you decide to pick up some overtime hours. This way, you can make extra money that will stretch beyond the...