Wage and Hour

By Dan Davis, July 8, 2026 If you show up early to get your station ready, boot up a computer, put on required gear, or take a handoff from the last shift — and none of that time shows up on your paycheck — you may be working for free. Federal wage law says that in many cases you shouldn’t…Read More

By Dan Davis, July 15, 2026Most people assume overtime is simple: work more than 40 hours in a week, get paid one-and-a-half times your hourly rate. But there is a wrinkle that costs Louisiana workers real money without their ever noticing. If you earn certain kinds of bonuses, federal law may require your employer to raise your overtime rate to…Read More

By Dan Davis, 3/6/2026 If you're paid an hourly wage plus bonuses — for safety, attendance, production, or hitting performance targets — there's a good chance your overtime is being calculated wrong, and in your employer's favor. A recent ruling from the U.S. Department of Labor is a useful reminder of a rule that trips up a lot of employers:…Read More