Can Employers Legally Round Employee Work Time?
Employers can legally round employee work time under certain conditions, but they must follow specific rules to ensure the practice is fair and compliant with federal and state wage law. Rowdy Meeks Legal Group LLC can assess your wage claim if your employer is rounding time illegally. What is Time… Read More
How to Report FLSA Violations Anonymously
If you believe your employer is violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) by not paying minimum wage, failing to provide overtime pay, or engaging in other wage-related violations, you may wonder if you can report these FLSA violations anonymously. The answer is no. Can You Report FLSA Violations Anonymously?… Read More
Can An Employer Legally Reduce Your Pay?
Can an employer legally reduce your pay? Yes, but there are specific conditions and rules they must follow to ensure the reduction is lawful. The reduction must comply with both federal and state wage laws, and there are guidelines regarding when and how an employer can lower your pay. When… Read More
How Much Can You Sue for Unpaid Wages?
The amount you can sue for unpaid wages depends on several factors, including the amount of wages owed, any penalties or damages provided by law, and whether attorney fees and other costs can be included. An experienced employment attorney like Rowdy Meeks Legal Group LLC can assess the strength of… Read More
Can You Be Paid Differently For The Same Job?
It is possible to be paid differently for the same job, but there are specific rules and protections that limit how and why these pay differences can legally occur. You should contact an employment lawyer if you feel your employer is violating any wage laws or you are not getting… Read More
Common Wage Violations in Nursing and Care Home Facilities
One of the most common wage violations in nursing and care home facilities is employers failing to pay employees for all hours worked. Wage violations are common in nursing and care home facilities due to the demanding nature of the job, understaffing, and confusion surrounding wage laws. You deserve all… Read More
Can My Employer Use Comp Time Instead of Overtime Pay?
In most cases, private employers cannot use comp time instead of overtime pay, for employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Under the FLSA, non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay at a rate of 1.5 times their regular pay rate for all hours worked over 40 in… Read More
Federal Court Conditionally Certifies MLO and Processor OT Case Against DAS USA Mortgage
Case Description Three former DAS employees filed a lawsuit seeking to recover overtime pay for working in excess of 40 hours in a workweek. The lawsuit claims that Mortgage Loan Originators (“MLOs”) and loan processor employees (“Processors”) worked for DAS, which allegedly failed to accurately record and pay for all… Read More