QUESTION
Are moving companies required to pay overtime?
Asked on Jul 02nd, 2017 on Labor and Employment - Tennessee
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I have worked for a professional moving company for 4 years without overtime pay. We typically work between 50 to 70 hours a week.
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There is a "motor carrier exemption" in the law that lets certain frieght and hauling company avoid overtime. You will need to set a consultation with an experienced employment attorney who handles wage and hour claims to see if your employment is covered by the exemption.
Answered on Jul 06th, 2017 at 8:35 AM
I am an experienced attorney focusing on employment law in North Carolina and Tennessee. This post/response is not meant to constitute legal advice.