Most Common Types of Wage Violations
Most people are completely unaware that wage violations take place all the time. Some are small, others are glaring, but they all add up to the same thing; wage theft. (more…) Read More
Is Mandatory Overtime Legal? What Are My Rights?
Your employer can require you to work mandatory overtime. But, you also must be compensated for all time including overtime you work. Employers may need extra help to fill an order or cover for someone who is unable to come in for their shift. (more…) Read More
Dealing with Late and Unpaid Wages in the Workplace
Many people depend on their employers to deliver their paychecks timely. It creates many difficulties when employers fail to timely pay wages. The federal and state wage laws require employers to pay you all wages that you have earned and to pay those wages timely. Employers violate those laws when… Read More
6 Common Questions About Unpaid Wages
Many employees have a dispute over unpaid wages or are simply trying to figure out why their employer refused to pay them for all hours worked. There could be any number of reasons why the employer claims you were not paid, but most of them are not violate the wage… Read More
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
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