How Do You Know If You Are Entitled to Overtime Pay?
Being familiar with overtime laws is the best way to know if you are entitled to overtime pay. Unfamiliarity with these laws leads to a lot of hardworking employees being deprived of the pay that they have earned. Employers will continue depriving workers of hard earned wages to cut costs… Read More
How Do You Know a Wage Claim is Worth Pursuing?
How do you know a wage claim is worth pursuing? You deserve compensation for all your regular and overtime work. However, there are several factors you must take into account to determine your next steps. Gathering as much documentation as you can before you start, as well as taking important… Read More
What Factors Determine the Money Value of an Unpaid Wages Claim?
How much can you earn in restitution for an unpaid wages claim? It’s good to know this before entering a lawsuit so that you can understand and manage your own expectations when you decide to pursue the claim. While it’s expensive to go to court against an employer, you can… Read More
How Employers May Take Advantage of Salaried Employees
Being paid a salary does not automatically mean your employer can deny overtime, make improper deductions, or treat you as exempt from wage protections. Some salaried employees are exempt from overtime. Many are not. The answer usually depends on what you actually do, how you are paid, whether your employer… Read More
When is it Time to Hire an Attorney for Unpaid Wages?
It’s important to have a good idea when you, as an employee, should contact an attorney regarding unpaid wages. You don’t have to remain idle while your bills go unpaid because your employer refuses to pay you the wages you legally earned. Let’s discuss some advantages of hiring an employment… Read More
What Should You Do When You are Not Being Paid the Wages You are Legally Entitled To?
You should take action when your employer is not paying you the wages you have legally earned. The law mandates that employers pay all wages due to employees; employers act illegally when they take steps that result in unpaid wages. Rowdy Meeks Legal Group LLC wants to show you what… Read More
What is Severance Pay and How Does it Work?
So, what is severance pay? Severance pay refers to the compensation an employee (typically an executive) receives upon departure from the company. Employees receive severance pay in one of two ways: An employment contract that requires severance pay A company policy of paying severance pay. Let’s discuss how severance pay… Read More
What are the Penalties for Employers Who Do Not Pay Wages Earned?
You should never forget that there are significant penalties for employers who do not pay wages that their employees legally earn. Employees are not always familiar with the penalties that they may recover when they win an unpaid wage case. Rowdy Meeks Legal Group LLC wants to make you aware… Read More