A group of inside sales representatives filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging they were denied overtime pay in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The workers claim they were improperly classified as exempt and that TikTok acted willfully and in bad faith.
TikTok and its owner, ByteDance, have faced compliance backlash from employees in the past, including allegations of discrimination and retaliation.
Employers often face challenges when navigating exemptions and employee classifications, as demonstrated by recent court rulings and updates to FLSA regulations.