Gold Gym’s Trainers File Overtime Pay Lawsuit
Tennessee employees as well as employees all over the United States in all types of job position are entitled by law to be paid overtime pay for any hours worked over forty in a single work week. Unfortunately, many businesses and companies find ways around paying their employees properly for overtime or just fail to pay them for it altogether. If you or someone you know has worked overtime hours but have not received your proper overtime pay, then it is recommended that you talk to a Tennessee employment overtime pay lawyer right away.
According to this case, Gold’s Gym trainers claim they have been improperly classified as being exempt from The Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provision. Employees who are exempt from this overtime have a management role or are in another specific job position. These employees must be paid more than $23,600 a year, be paid a salary and perform management, administrative, or certain professional job tasks to be considered exempt from overtime pay laws.
In this lawsuit, the trainers may find it difficult to prove that they are not professionals because trainers usually are required to have advanced training or education to help people without causing them injuries. However, they most likely will not find it difficult to show that they do not hold a management or administrative position but they would have to been told that by their employer. This overtime pay lawsuit given this information could go either way.
Cases just like this one happen to hard working employees all across the country and even right here to Tennessee employees. If you or someone you work with has worked overtime hours but failed to receive your proper overtime pay, we encourage you to contact one of our compassionate and experienced Tennessee labor lawyers as soon as possible. We care about our clients and will work with you to see to it that you get the compensation that is rightfully yours.
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Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
