A former loan officer at Great Western Financial Services Inc. recently filed suit against the bank in the Eastern District of Texas, Sherman Division on behalf of himself and other loan officers.

According to the complaint, the loan officer worked at Great Western from April 2010 to December 2010.  During his time at the bank, the loan officer claims himself and other officers usually worked more than 40 hours in a week.

In violation of the Fair Labor Standars Act, the bank is accused of only paid the loan officers in commission during hours worked over time.  According to the act, nonexempt employees must be paid time and half for any hours worked in excess of 40 hours per work week.

The suit seeks liquidated damages and unpaid back wages.  

If you or someone you know has questions about receiving overtime pay, contact the Houston overtime claims lawyers of Ross Law Group at 713-482-6910 to discuss your situation with an experienced employment attorney.