wage-hour-qa

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

Updated Dec 4, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/PolliticalSolutions/political-portal --skill wage-hour-qa-polliticalsolutions
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Skill: wage-hour-qa
Source: https://github.com/PolliticalSolutions/political-portal/tree/main/.claude/skills/employment-legal/wage-hour-qa
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/PolliticalSolutions/political-portal --skill wage-hour-qa-polliticalsolutions

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It helps you answer wage and hour and employment-law questions for a specific state or country with rules that are researched, cited to controlling primary sources, and flagged when the call is close.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Jurisdiction-aware guidance: determines the governing state/country rule (and asks if the jurisdiction isn’t clear).
  • Primary-source grounded answers: research-first guidance with pinpoint cites and effective-date/currency notes.
  • Back-pay computation support: scaffolds FLSA regular-rate and overtime premium math using the correct posture and formula, with verification tagging.
  • Close-call flagging: clearly signals borderline analysis, shifting law, or when human attorney judgment is required.

Quick Start

Ask: wage and hour rules for overtime and classification in [state] for [employee situation], including the controlling cite and any close-call notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about wage-hour-qa

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find state-specific wage and hour rules for overtime and classification?

To find state-specific wage and hour rules, you provide the jurisdiction and employee situation. The Skill delivers researched guidance with pinpoint citations to controlling primary sources and effective dates.

How do I calculate FLSA regular-rate overtime premiums for back-pay?

To calculate FLSA regular-rate overtime premiums, the Skill scaffolds the math using the correct posture and formula. It applies the regular-rate method to your specific employment scenario with verification tagging.

When do I need to determine if an employee is exempt vs non-exempt?

You need to determine exempt vs non-exempt status when assigning roles to verify overtime eligibility under employment law. The Skill researches the controlling rule for the specific jurisdiction and flags close calls.

What are the rules for final pay when an employee leaves?

Final pay rules depend on the governing state or country. The Skill identifies the jurisdiction and researches the required payments and timing, citing the controlling primary sources with effective-date currency notes.

How does meal and rest break compliance work across different jurisdictions?

Meal and rest break compliance varies by jurisdiction. The Skill researches the controlling state or country rules and provides primary-source grounded answers with pinpoint citations for the specific employment scenario.

What happens if employment law research returns thin or zero results for my jurisdiction?

When research returns thin or zero results, the Skill safely handles the gap by flagging the limitation. It clearly signals borderline analysis, shifting law, or when human attorney judgment is required.