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FLSA Violations are Common in Health Care Industry
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides many wage and hour provisions that apply to nearly all workers in the United States. Two main considerations include that workers be paid at least minimum wage and that non-exempt workers who work more than 40-hours in any work week be paid overtime compensation (typically one and one-half…
Read MoreNew Wage and Hour Laws Take Effect
As of January 2020, new provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will take effect. The FLSA has numerous provisions, ensuring that workers earn at least minimum wage and non-exempt employees receive overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half times their standard rate of pay. Recently, the law was amended, raising the…
Read MoreWhen are Ageist Slurs Evidence of Discrimination?
Recently the phrase “Ok, boomer” has exploded in use – with it becoming a generational put-down against older Americans who seem out of touch with issues of the day. The phrase has been used by younger generations to refer to baby boomers, who are currently 55-73 years old. This slur has now made it into…
Read MoreRetaliation May be Easier to Prove Than Discrimination
Federal anti-discrimination law such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects against various forms of discrimination. This includes prohibitions against sex, race, gender, religion and national origin. One of the ways the law protects you is that it not only forbids taking these factors into consideration when making employment related decisions,…
Read MoreFast Food Chain to pay $7.7M for Misclassifiying Employees
In a recent wage and hour lawsuit, a fast food company agreed to pay more than $7.7M to settle a lawsuit based on misclassification. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), provides that all employees must be paid at least minimum wage, and that all non-exempt employees be paid overtime compensation at a rate of one…
Read MoreLaws Protect Veterans from Discrimination
Veterans often face many challenges after returning from military service, including acclimating to civilian life, obtaining quality medical care, and starting and/or resuming a previous career. Fortunately, federal laws exist which have been designed to help veterans in the workplace, including ensuring they are not victims of discrimination, and allowing federal employers to give preferential…
Read MoreDiscrimination Lawsuit Filed After Company Pressures Workers to Discriminate Against Customers
A national chicken wings franchise is being sued by a former employee based on a hostile work environment. The Title VII race discrimination lawsuit asserts that the franchise fostered an environment that encouraged discrimination, including race discrimination, age discrimination, discrimination based on a disability and retaliation. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964…
Read MoreViolations of FLSA at Horse Training Facility May Lead to Wage and Hour Lawsuit
Although the world of horse racing may seem glamorous, a recent investigation has revealed that significant workplace violations against a major training facility. According to filings, the horse racing trainer and his company failed to pay numerous workers what they were entitled to, violating the terms of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the H-2B non-immigrant…
Read MoreCan Employers Mandate Measles Vaccinations?
The recent measles outbreak has many workers concerned – both whether they are at risk for contracting the disease and alternatively, whether they may be forced by their employer to get a vaccine. The issue has sparked a debate among many workers – those concerned about the dangers of diseases, and those who believe that…
Read MoreBuckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP Attorney Thomas J. Mew IV Promoted to Partner
ATLANTA (April 9, 2019)– Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP, one of Atlanta’s leading employment and business litigation law firms, recently named Thomas (Tom) Mew as the firm’s newest partner. He will be joining Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP’s five other partners. “I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tom for many years, and he has…
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