Is your employer misclassifying you as an administrative professional to avoid paying you overtime wages and other benefits? When administrative workers are misclassified, they may be denied overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week.
Roles that may not meet the administrative exemption test:
- Receptionist / Front-desk clerk — routine clerical tasks, scheduling, customer greeting, etc.
- HR Coordinator / HR Assistant who performs transactional tasks (processing hires, benefits enrollment, routine record-keeping), etc.
- Bookkeeper / Accounts Payable / Payroll Clerk doing routine accounting entries, posting, and billing, primarily mechanical/clerical work, etc.
- Customer Service Representative / Call center agent — applies policies, fields calls, resolves routine issues within set procedures, etc.
- Executive Assistants / Personal Assistants – perform personal tasks and other routine tasks, etc.
If you suspect that you are being misclassified, take the time to understand your rights by referring to publicly available resources and speaking to an experienced Massachusetts Employment Law Attorney. Overtime laws and misclassification can significantly impact your earnings, and any concerns surrounding your rights should not go unaddressed. Contact our employment attorneys for a confidential consultation, or call us at 617-936-1580.
The Not So Fine Print:
Every case has its unique facts. Before you take any action, you should contact an employment lawyer and get advice on your own situation. We can’t provide legal advice here, and this isn’t intended as legal advice. It is best, if possible, to establish a relationship with an attorney before a workplace issue turns into a crisis.
Every case has its unique facts. Before you take any action, you should contact an employment lawyer and get advice on your own situation. We can’t provide legal advice here, and this isn’t intended as legal advice. It is best, if possible, to establish a relationship with an attorney before a workplace issue turns into a crisis.