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As A First Responder Who Supervises Others In Georgia, Should I Be Making Overtime Wages?

This is a question we often see in our work representing employees. Many first responders are misclassified as … Show More being ineligible for overtime when in fact, they are legally entitled to overtime pay.First Responder RegulationThe First Responder Regulation requires overtime pay for public safety employees who perform the following duties:Preventing, controlling or extinguishing fires of any typeRescuing fire, crime or accident victimsPreventing or detecting crimesConducting investigations or inspections for violations of lawPerforming surveillancePursuing, restraining and apprehending suspectsDetaining or supervising suspected and convicted criminals, including those on probation or paroleInterviewing …Read More »

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