How To Ask For A Severance Package
You don't need to wait until your employer terminates your employment to request a severance package. In fact, you can negotiate severance details during the offer negotiation stage of a new position. It's crucial that you seek legal counsel when asking for a severance package, both at the beginning and… Read More
What You Are Entitled To Receive If You File An Overtime Lawsuit and Win
If you file an overtime lawsuit and win, you can expect to recover your unpaid overtime and possibly additional compensation. For non-exempt employees, you are legally owed 1.5 times your hourly wage for any time worked above 40 hours a week. If your employer has withheld your overtime pay due… Read More
What To Do If Your Employer Misclassifies You As An Exempt Employee
It can be challenging to determine if your employer has misclassified you an exempt employee. But if your employer has done so, it can have financially devastating consequences for you and your family. An employment attorney can help assess your case and offer you legal advice. According to the Fair… Read More
How To Claim Overtime Pay If You Have No Proof of Hours Worked
Many employees hesitate to claim overtime pay for fear of retaliation or because they lack evidence of the unpaid hours. However, you are legally entitled to compensation for all hours you work including overtime and deserve to take action against illegal wage practices. Whether you are a salaried or hourly… Read More
How To Calculate Overtime Pay
At Rowdy Meeks Legal Group LLC, we find that many employees don’t know how to calculate overtime pay or what their rights are to overtime pay. Your employer must pay you overtime pay at the legally mandated rate unless your job falls into narrow job classifications which are considered exempt… Read More
How To Know If You’ve Been Wrongfully Terminated
Knowing your rights is crucial if you have been wrongfully terminated. Losing your job is devastating, especially when your dismissal is unfair and illegal. The prospect of filing a lawsuit can seem daunting, but you deserve justice and compensation for your wrongful termination. If you suspect you have been unfairly… Read More
What You Should Do When You Realize You’re Underpaid
It can be devastating when you realize that you're underpaid. At a time when every penny counts, you more than deserve to be legally compensated for all hours you work. Your wage dispute may be because of internal errors that are easily rectified, but often employers intentionally and knowingly underpay… Read More
Questions To Ask Your Lawyer Before Filing a Wage Claim
Filing an unpaid wage claim can be daunting, but having a list of questions to ask your lawyer can provide you with clarity and confidence. You may feel vulnerable, stressed, and angry if you have been the victim of illegal wage practices. An employment attorney like Rowdy Meeks Legal Group… Read More