Guam § 6221 - Cause of Action for Overtime.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 6221 — Cause of Action for Overtime., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6221. Cause of Action for Overtime.
(a) It is the intent of I Liheslatura that all overtime which has been approved be promptly paid.
Therefore: any employee who is entitled to overtime may bring action in the Superior Court against the
government of Guam for payment of all back pay due as a result of overtime, in addition to all other
remedies allowed at law or equity. In any such case, the Court may order pendente lite and permanently
that the appropriate officer of officers of the Government pay such sums to the employee as may become
due in the future on such terms as the Court deems just.
(b) In any such case, ten (10) or more employees similarly situated may initiate and bring a class action
on behalf of all employees similarly situated. In such case, the Court shall set reasonable attorney’s fees
upon conclusion of the case in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the recovery, to be paid by the
government of Guam if the employees prevail.
Source: official Guam text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 6221
What does Guam Code Annotated § 6221 cover?
Section 6221 ("Cause of Action for Overtime.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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