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
Does My Employer Have To Pay Me More For Overtime Work?
Are there ever circumstances where an employer doesn’t have to pay you for overtime work? Yes, but only if your job is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Some salaried positions fit this distinction, but most hourly wage jobs and many “salaried” jobs do not.… Read More
What Happens To My Unpaid Wages If My Employer Files For Bankruptcy?
How does one collect unpaid wages when an employer goes bankrupt? When the economy struggles and businesses fail, this is a problem any worker might face. It often involves losing one’s job and income simply because a business is insolvent, often from nobody’s fault. Thankfully, there are ways to collect… Read More
Who is Eligible to Receive Severance Pay?
Are you eligible to receive severance pay for your position? We often find that talented workers, who command substantial salaries, do not understand their rights when it relates to severance pay. So, we’d like to devote this post to gaining a better understanding of severance and compensation packages for highly… Read More
What Can Be Deducted From My Paycheck?
Are you wondering “how much money can be deducted from my paycheck”? You’re not alone because taxes and other payroll withholdings can be complex, but there are laws governing the process. There are certain withholdings everyone expects to see, such as FICA or federal/state taxes. However, there are other deductions… Read More
How Long Does the Wage Complaint Process Take?
Many of our clients ask us how long the wage complaint process takes. This depends on whether a disagreement has to go to court, or if we can settle without litigation. While no two complaints are precisely the same, we’d like to provide a rough sketch for how long it… Read More
Will My Employer Be Penalized If It Doesn’t Pay Me Overtime?
Failing to pay employees who are not otherwise exempt from overtime pay is illegal. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), any work time which exceeds 40 hours in a workweek is considered working overtime. The overtime rate under the FLSA is 1.5 times the regular pay rate. However,… Read More