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In Mississippi, salaried employees may be exempt from overtime pay if they meet specific criteria. If your husband supervises but does not hire or fire employees and lacks decision-making authority, he may be eligible for overtime pay. Consult a labor law attorney for advice.Full Conversation
Labor laws
What specific issue are you facing related to labor laws, ****?
My husband is a salary employee at a distribution center. He regularly works over * hours and has never been paid overtime. He is now being told he has to work */7 day weeks with no overtime pay
What state are you located in, ****? Labor laws can vary by state.
Mississippi
What is your husband's job title and his primary duties at the distribution center? In Mississippi, certain salaried employees are exempt from overtime pay depending on their job duties.
I have read about exemptions and I don’t feel he falls into that category as he does not work a white collar position, he is a manager and manages employees who are doing manual labor so he often is doing manual labor As well
Does your husband's salary meet or exceed $* per week? In Mississippi, to be exempt from overtime, a salaried employee must earn at least this amount.
Yes
Does your husband have any managerial responsibilities such as hiring, firing, or supervising two or more employees?
- In Mississippi, managers who supervise two or more employees and have hiring or firing authority may be exempt from overtime.
He supervises but does not hire or fire
Does your husband have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the company, such as budgeting or policy changes?
No
Based on the information provided, your husband may be eligible for overtime pay. I recommend consulting with a labor law attorney for further advice. Is there anything else I can help with?
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