On February 22, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling, in Helix Energy Sols. Grp., Inc. v. Hewitt, No. 21-984, that despite earning in excess of $200,000 annually, an oilfield rig worker.
SCOTUS ruled high six figure earners must be paid a guaranteed weekly salary and not just paid day rates. Basics of wage and hour law under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and employers claiming white collar exemptions must satisfy three tests in order to avoid paying overtime
United States Supreme Court ruled in Helix Energy Sols. Grp. v. Hewitt that despite earning in excess of $200,000 annually, an oilfield rig worker was improperly paid and entitled to overtime. Case shows employer struggle to comply with federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
On February 22, 2023, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling, in Helix Energy Sols. Grp., Inc. v. Hewitt, No. 21-984, that despite earning in excess of $200,000 annually, an.
How does an employer owe someone earning over $200,000 per year overtime? By claiming the employee is salaried exempt but not really paying a salary. The U.S. Supreme.