Mid-Level Managers May be Personally Liable for Unpaid Overtime

A recent case from the federal court in Atlanta provides a good reminder that managers, even mid-level managers, can be held personally liable for violations of minimum wage and overtime pay requirements. The Fair Labor Standards Act holds “employers” responsible for minimum wage and overtime violations.  Under this law, a mid-level manager, who acts in the interest of an employer while supervising an employee, may be considered to be an “employer.” Read this article by Hunton Andrew Kurth to learn more about what your nonprofit should do protect itself and its managers from potential personal liability.