What To Do If Your Employer Disputes Your Wage Claim
It can be intimidating when your employer disputes your wage claim. But federal and state laws mandate that employers pay employees for all time worked, including overtime. You can take several steps to resolve an unpaid wage claim, and you should pursue the case if you know that your employer… Read More
How to Claim Unpaid Wages After Being Fired
States have different laws for the payment of final paychecks, and you need to understand the laws of your state when trying to claim unpaid wages after being fired. Filing a wage claim generally doesn’t cost anything upfront, and legally, you deserve to be paid for work done. Filing an… Read More
The Average Cost of Filing a Wage Claim
The cost of filing a wage claim is a common concern when you have already lost out on your hard earned money due to wage disputes. You work hard for your money, and it is only fair that you get paid what you are legally owed. Most employment attorneys work… Read More
How to File an Unpaid Wage Claim
Do you need to file an unpaid wage claim? In the realm of employment, the receipt of full and timely compensation is a fundamental right. Unfortunately, you may find yourself facing the distressing situation of unpaid wages. Whether due to misunderstandings, negligence, or intentional violations, such incidents can leave you… Read More
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