Tennessee Overtime Cases on the Rise
Our firm has filed several new Tennessee cases over the past few months involving employees who are not being paid overtime. It seems that some employers are cutting corners in these hard economic times. It is too bad that some are doing so illegally and at the workers expense.
In several of these cases the workers have been classified as “managers” or “supervisors”. Unfortunately, it is our belief that these workers are not managers and should therefore be receiving 1.5 times what they normally earn for all hours over 40 hours per week.
There are multiple factors to consider when determining if you should be receiving overtime or if you are exempt as a manager. One of the key factors is simply to look at your job duties. Does the worker really “manages” or “supervises” other employees. A supervisor who has no control over co-workers, can’t control how they do their work, or who has no decision making authority with regard to how the work is conducted may not be exempt from overtime.
If you just are not sure if you should be receiving overtime I would suggest you contact attorney who has experience with these case. Feel free to contact one of the lawyers at our Tennessee office to have a confidential discussion of your potential claim
Author Bio
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.
