Wages FAQs

• Q: What Does The Fair Labor Standards Act Govern?
  A: The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets minimum wage, overtime pay, equal pay, record keeping requirements and child labor standards.
• Q: What rights do I have to compensation if I am hired based on sales commission?
  A: In some states, you are entitled to a written agreement with your employer if you are hired for a position in which you will be paid based on sales … More
• Q: What percentage of my sales commission can my employer take?
  A: Sales commissions can be calculated in a number of ways, including a straight percentage of the costs of the goods sold, or some combination of sales revenues and a … More
• Q: What Is The Minimum Wage?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: How Many Hours Is Full-Time Employment? How Many Hours Is Part-Time Employment?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: How can I file a claim against my employer for an unpaid sales commission?
  A: If you are unable to resolve a claim against your employer for an unpaid sales commission informally, you should contact an experienced employment lawyer for advice … More
• Q: What if my employer is not paying me for my sales commissions?
  A: If you have been unsuccessful in speaking with your employer informally about unpaid sales commissions, you should consider writing a formal demand letter setting … More
• Q: When Is Overtime Pay Due?
  A: For covered, nonexempt employees, the FLSA requires overtime pay at a rate of not less than one and one-half times an employee's regular rate of pay after 40 hours of … More
• Q: When Must Break And Meal Periods Be Given?
  A: The FLSA does not require breaks or meal periods be given to workers. Some states may have requirements for breaks or meal periods. If you work in a state which does … More
• Q: What rights do I have to collect unpaid sales commissions after leaving my company?
  A: In recent years, many states have enacted specific laws that set forth timeframes and guidelines for sales representatives to collect unpaid sales commissions from … More