Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

Private Compromises of OT Claims under AWHA

A private agreement to compromise a claim for unpaid overtime compensation under the AWHA is valid as to the unpaid OT, but invalid as to liquidated damages, unless the agreement is approved by either the Alaska Department of Labor or a court.   AS 23.10.110(j).  The Department or the court must review the agreement to determine if ”the […]