When is it Legal for an Employer to Withhold Pay?
When is it legal for an employer to withhold pay from an employee? Today, we revisit the concept of payroll deductions, which are a common practice in the United States. There are, however, lawful and unlawful ways that employers make pay deductions. We’ll explain the most common deductions (legal and… Read More
Do I Have To Be Paid For On-Call Time?
Does your employer have to pay you if you perform a job that requires “on-call time”? The legal requirements regarding pay for on-call time are very confusing because the requirements are fact intensive and differ depending upon the state in which you live. We can, however, provide broad guidelines for… Read More
The Difference Between Termination Pay and Severance Pay
What is the difference between termination pay and severance pay? These terms have distinct meanings, so we prefer not to use them interchangeably though many do. We’ll show why American law sticks with the term “severance” rather than “termination.” Finally, we’ll explain why you should hire an attorney, like Rowdy… Read More
How Will My Severance Pay Be Calculated?
How will my severance pay be calculated? That’s a question we get from highly compensated individuals and other employees who are being laid off, who want to know what things will be like if they lose their position following corporate downsizing. It’s one of the primary reasons every employee should… Read More
How Soon After My Job Ends Do I Have to be Paid?
How soon after my job ends must I receive pay? Many folks wonder this when they find themselves unemployed, be it from involuntary dismissal, corporate layoffs, resignation, or other circumstances. The short answer is: it depends on your state of residence, and whether you quit or were fired. We’ll try… Read More
Do I Get Paid For Unauthorized Overtime?
What is “unauthorized overtime,” and do employees get paid for it? Well, the short answer is always “yes,” you should receive compensation for any overtime you work. Anything else is illegal and unethical. In this post, we will discuss “unauthorized” overtime within the framework of employment law. What is Unauthorized… Read More
The Difference Between Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees
One of the most important concepts in employment law involves the distinction between exempt and non-exempt employees. It pertains to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and state minimum wage and overtime laws, which govern how employees receive compensation based on the number of hours they work. In short, if… Read More
How To Negotiate Your Severance Pay
Today, we discuss how to negotiate your severance pay. This is a fascinating topic because it’s an issue not covered in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which governs most anything else related to wages. Any rules governing severance pay exist due to an employee’s employment contract, or the employer’s… Read More