DALLAS — Southwest Airlines is a major American airline and the world’s largest low-cost carrier. The company was founded in 1967 and commences operations in 1971. Southwest Airlines has over 44,000 employees and operates more than 3,400 flights per day. The airline is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Southwest Airlines employees are often required to work double shifts and work additional time before and after their scheduled shift. With the exception of some upper management positions, the airline must pay overtime to workers who work more than forty hours per week. Employers often deny or unlawfully refuse to pay overtime by misclassifying the positions of the workers, requiring them to report to work early but not “punch the clock” until later, striking hours off time cards, or not paying them for work before the shift starts and after the employee punches out for the day. These are violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and can give rise to an overtime pay lawsuit.
If you are employed at Southwest Airlines or are a former employee and did not receive overtime pay, you may have the following questions:
- Which airline employees are entitled to overtime pay?
- How is overtime pay calculated for airline employees?
- What are the deadlines to file an overtime claim?
- How do I file an overtime claim against Southwest Airlines?
- Who is the best lawyer for a Southwest Airlines overtime pay lawsuit?
Our experienced Southwest Airlines overtime pay attorneys can determine whether you are entitled to overtime wages based upon your job description, job duties, rate of pay, and number of hours worked. There are strict time deadlines for filing lawsuits so it is essential that you contact an attorney immediately. If you miss a deadline your claim will be lost forever.
To determine whether you are eligible for filing a wage claim against Southwest Airlines, contact our experienced overtime pay lawyers at (855) 754-2795 for a free consultation. We will discuss your situation and determine if you have a claim. If you are owed unpaid wages, we will represent you under our No Fee Promise, which means there are never any legal fees or costs unless you receive a settlement. We also pay all court fees and litigation expenses so it literally costs you nothing to get started.
Southwest Airlines Overtime Claim Resources
United States Department of Labor