wage-hour-qa

Answer jurisdiction-aware wage-and-hour questions with primary-source citations.

Updated May 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jrhueiueng/codex-for-legal --skill wage-hour-qa-jrhueiueng
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: wage-hour-qa
Source: https://github.com/jrhueiueng/codex-for-legal/tree/main/plugins/jrhueiueng/codex-for-legal/skills/employment-legal__wage-hour-qa
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jrhueiueng/codex-for-legal --skill wage-hour-qa-jrhueiueng

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you answer employment wage-and-hour questions by researching and citing the controlling jurisdiction-specific rules instead of relying on memory.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Jurisdiction-aware wage/hour Q&A: Determines the correct state/country rule for topics like overtime, exemptions, meal/rest breaks, leave, and final pay timing.
  • Research-first, cite-backed responses: Locates the currently operative primary source for the jurisdiction and question, with pinpoint cites and explicit currency/verification notes.
  • Close-call flagging and computation scaffolding: Flags borderline or shifting-law issues and, when needed, provides an FLSA regular-rate/back-pay calculation scaffold with the right premium framework and verification tags.

Quick Start

Ask wage-hour-qa: What is the wage/hour rule in California for when final pay is due after resignation?

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 if an employee is exempt from overtime under state-specific wage and hour laws?

Overtime exemption status is determined by querying jurisdiction-specific employment rules and primary sources, analyzing FLSA regular rate requirements alongside state-level exemption criteria to deliver cite-backed answers with close-call flagging.

What are the meal and rest break requirements for employees in different jurisdictions?

Meal and rest break requirements vary by jurisdiction; this Skill identifies the correct state or country rule, verifies current legal currency via research connectors, and outputs an answer with pinpoint citations and verification markers.

How do I calculate final pay and PTO payout timing after an employee resigns?

Final pay and PTO payout timing is calculated by loading the relevant jurisdiction's employment legal framework, identifying applicable state or country final-pay rules, and emitting a cite-tagged answer with optional back-pay scaffolding.

Can I get FLSA regular rate computation scaffolding for back-pay calculations?

Yes, FLSA regular rate computation scaffolding is provided for back-pay calculations, applying the correct premium framework and verification tags when borderline or shifting-law issues are detected in the wage and hour query.

Does this tool verify the current legal currency of wage and hour rules before answering?

Yes, the tool verifies the currency of wage and hour rules by loading the employment legal practice footprint and checking configured legal research connectors to ensure the primary source is currently operative before emitting a cite-tagged answer.

When should I expect close-call flagging on overtime and exemption questions?

Close-call flagging on overtime and exemption questions occurs when borderline or shifting-law issues are detected, ensuring the jurisdiction-aware answer explicitly notes legal uncertainty alongside its primary-source citations.