Overtime Law
Oscars Raise Issue of Equal Pay
One of the standout moments at the Oscars was actress Patricia Arquette’s call for pay equality – calling for equal pay for equal work. While accepting an award, Arquette spoke out, stating “To every woman who gave birth, to every taxpayer and citizen of this nation, we have fought for everybody else’s equal rights,” she…
Read MoreWhen Must An Intern Be Paid?
Several recent lawsuits are raising questions about interns and when they must be paid as employees pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA provides that all workers must be compensated for their work – earning at least minimum wage and for non-exempt workers, overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half…
Read MoreUnderreporting of Time Not An Excuse To Violate the FLSA
Pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally employers must pay all non-exempt workers overtime compensation at a rate of time and a half for all times their standard rate of pay for all time worked in excess of forty hours in a work week. Employers are not allowed to use the excuse that…
Read MoreTime Spent After Hours On Smart Phone May Entitle You To Overtime Compensation
With the proliferation of smart phones, it is easier than ever to communicate. An employer may send a quick text or email after work hours, and expect a response. However, the ease of communication may lead to potential Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations and abuses. Pursuant to the FLSA, non-exempt workers are entitled to…
Read MoreWhat Duties Are Integral and Indispensable?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to most workers in the United States and provides that employees are entitled to earn at least minimum wage, and non-exempt employees must be paid overtime compensation at a rate of one and one half times their standard rate of pay for all time spent working in excess…
Read MoreDeductions for Uniforms Cannot Reduce Your Overtime
Do you have to wear a uniform as a part of your job, and is the cost for the uniform deducted from your paycheck? Your company has to follow a number of guidelines to do this correctly– and, if they don’t follow the guidelines, you may need to contact a Georgia employment attorney. The FLSA…
Read More21 States To Raise Minimum Wage In 2015
With 2015 approaching, 21 states are set to increase their minimum wage. In nine states, the raise is called for by state laws. These include Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon and Washington. In another four states – Alaska, Arkansas, Nebraska and South Dakota – residents voted to increase the minimum wage.).…
Read MoreWage and Hour Collective Actions May Lead To Improved Workplace Conditions
Over the last several years, the number of wage and hour lawsuits filed against employers has steadily increased. Federal lawsuits based on violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) may arise in a variety of situations, but are often based on an employer’s failure to minimum wage or overtime compensation as required by law.…
Read MoreChanges Likely To Exemptions Under The FLSA
President Obama and the Department of Labor have indicated that they will reveal proposed revisions to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sometime in early 2015. One of the areas that will be impacted concerns employee “classification.” That is, whether an employee is classified as “exempt v. non-exempt” and thus, entitled to overtime pay or…
Read MoreShould Thanksgiving Workers Get Overtime Pay?
More and more retailers seeking to capitalize on holiday shopping are requiring employees work on Thanksgiving. While many take advantage of this extra opportunity to get great deals, save money and get a start on holiday shopping, this trend has generated significant amount of criticism from workers, as well as lawmakers who are concerned that…
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