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wage-hour-qa

Provides jurisdiction-aware wage-and-hour legal Q&A with pinpoint citations and currency checks.

9.1k|1.8k|Updated Apr 21, 2026
Search Tags:#overtime#wage-hour#final pay#exempt/non-exempt#meal and rest breaks#jurisdictional legal research#back-pay calculation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill wage-hour-qa-anthropics
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wage-hour-qa
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal/tree/main/employment-legal/skills/wage-hour-qa
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/anthropics/claude-for-legal --skill wage-hour-qa-anthropics

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Wage-and-hour questions like overtime eligibility, exemption status, meal/rest breaks, leave, and final pay are highly jurisdiction-specific and time-sensitive, so teams need rules that are researched and properly cited rather than guessed from memory.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Jurisdiction-aware Q&A: Identifies the relevant state/country rule (and asks when missing), then answers using controlling primary sources with pinpoint citations and currency notes.
  • Close-call and shifting-law flags: Explicitly marks when the duties test is borderline or when law is in flux so attorney review is prioritized.
  • Back-pay scaffolding with FLSA regular-rate rigor: Provides a structured approach for regular-rate and overtime premium calculations, including key exclusions and the 0.5× vs 1.5× posture, plus verification tags for computation outputs.
  • Common employment-law scenarios: Exemption classification, overtime for specific pay practices, meal/rest break compliance, final pay timing, PTO payout requirements, and referral for worker classification when needed.

Quick Start

Ask the wage-hour-qa skill: "What is the wage and hour rule for overtime and final pay in California for this employee role and termination timing?"

Frequently Asked Questions about wage-hour-qa

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I determine overtime eligibility and exemption status for employees across different jurisdictions?▼

Overtime eligibility and exemption status are determined by jurisdiction-specific rules. This Skill identifies the relevant state or country rule, applies the duties test, and flags close-call classifications or shifting law for attorney review.

How do I calculate back-pay using the FLSA regular rate and overtime premium?▼

Back-pay calculation requires FLSA regular-rate rigor, including key exclusions and the 0.5× vs 1.5× posture. This Skill provides a structured approach for regular-rate and overtime premium calculations with verification tags for computation outputs.

What are the meal and rest break compliance rules by state?▼

Meal and rest break compliance rules vary by state. This jurisdiction-aware Q&A Skill answers break compliance questions using controlling primary sources with pinpoint citations and currency notes.

When does final pay timing require jurisdictional legal research?▼

Final pay timing requires jurisdictional legal research when state laws dictate different payout deadlines upon termination. This Skill locates the controlling primary authority for the jurisdiction and provides compliance guidance with citations.

Can I get compliance guidance for PTO payout requirements by jurisdiction?▼

PTO payout requirements are jurisdiction-specific. This Skill provides compliance guidance for common employment scenarios by identifying the controlling state or country rule and citing primary authority with currency checks.

When should borderline exemption classifications be flagged for attorney review?▼

Borderline exemption classifications should be flagged when the duties test is a close call or when the law is in flux. This Skill explicitly marks these scenarios to prioritize attorney review.

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