A lawsuit filed against Verizon alleges the telecom giant is not compensating overtime employees properly, paying them around $30 per extra shift instead of adhering to the Fair Labor Standards Act's time-and-a-half requirement. The lawsuit aims to represent thousands of current and former employees.
doesn't properly compensate overtime employees, alleges Olvin Gomez, who works as a senior field technician with the company and has brought a lawsuit against it.
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires that employees who work outside of regular hours be awarded a premium pay for overtime work. More specifically, companies are mandated to pay for hours worked in excess of a regular 40-hours workweek at a rate of at least time and one-half the regular rate.for nearly 11 years, the telecom titan pays overtime employees around $30 for each extra shift on average. This bonus doesn't take into account the time and one-half overtime rule.
It will be interesting to see if employees are adequately compensated for the unpaid hours and the costs to them andSubscribe to access new exclusive content and perks.Follow us on social media to catch the latest trending stories, watch exclusive videos, and join the conversation with our vibrant community!
Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible.
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