My Employer Owes Me Wages But Went Out of Business. What Do I Do?
Finding out that you have lost your job is devastating enough, but if your employer still owes you wages and goes out of business, it can be even worse. It may seem like filing a wage claim is a lost cause, and in some cases, it is. However, you may… Read More
How to Prepare for a Meeting with Your Employee Rights Lawyer
You have the right and opportunity to take legal action if you feel that you have been a victim of wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, wage theft, or any other illegal action involving your workplace. You need the help of an experienced and knowledgeable employment lawyer to best prosecute your employment… Read More
Can an Employer Make You Sign an Independent Contractor Agreement?
The classification of an independent contractor versus a regular employee has been the root of many workplace arguments and lawsuits. After all, employees have the luxury of minimum wage and overtime pay as well as breaks, paid leave, insurance, and other employee benefits. In addition, the workplace laws such a… Read More
What is Wage Theft and How to Know If You’ve Been a Victim?
Wage theft occurs when employers withhold wages owed to workers. It is an unscrupulous practice that costs plenty of Americans billions of dollars every year. Despite this, employers are rarely penalized and any penalties that employers do receive amount to only a very small portion of the wages actually due… Read More
How an Attorney Can Enforce Your Wage Rights?
Federal and state laws govern the payment of wages to employees. Each set of rules is broad and the interplay between these rules can be complex. For example, if your employer has not paid you your full salary, you may be entitled to penalties, and in most situations, attorney’s fees… Read More
Should I Be Concerned About a Severance Agreement?
It is rarely a good thing when you’re asked to meet your boss in the conference room in the presence of the head of the human resources department. Chances are you’re on your way out. While the experience can certainly be distressing, you still need to act reasonably professional. Do… Read More
Yes, You Can File an Overtime Pay Case Without Time Records
Unpaid overtime or off-the-clock work occurs when employers require employees to work when they are not clocked into the employers’ timekeeping system. Federal and state wage and hour laws require employers to pay covered employees for all hours worked including one and one-half times their regular rate for any hours… Read More
What You Should Do if Your Employer is not Paying You Minimum Wage
You may believe that you do not have much say when it comes to how much you are making because your employer sets your pay. But, no matter how much authority your employer has, the employer must still pay at least minimum wage. (more…) Read More