Wage and Hour Claims
What labor laws apply if you’re a seasonal employee?
With the holiday season nearly upon us, many retailers and other businesses are gearing up for the rush by hiring seasonal employees. Many times, these are temporary positions, and employers/employees may not be aware of the various wage and hour claims that may arise. For example, it’s important to ensure your classification is correct, whether…
Read MoreRemote workers may be entitled to overtime pay
With the increased use of laptops, cell phones and technological advances, more and more workers are working remotely. This may be a formalized agreement or simply a logical extension of the day (catching up on email from home, or while on the train). Much research has shown that enabling remote work has positive benefits – saving employers…
Read MoreTGI Fridays agrees to settle one of the nation’s largest wage and hour lawsuits
Reports indicate that the restaurant chain, TGI Fridays has agreed to settle a wage and hour class action suit for $19.1 million. The lawsuit asserts that the chain underpaid many of its employees in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for many years. Included in the settlement are bussers, wait staff, runners and…
Read MoreThe Importance of Keeping track of All Time Worked
Two of the main provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is that all non-exempt workers be paid at least minimum wage and that they receive overtime pay for all time worked over 40 hours in any one work week. An employer’s failure to pay for all time worked may violate the law, and…
Read MoreMinimum Wage to Increase for City of Atlanta Employees
Recently Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed announced that the City of Atlanta will be increasing the minimum wage paid to city employees to $15/hour. This increase is a positive step in providing a livable wage to city employees. Studies have shown that increasing minimum wage also has a positive impact on local economies, with workers putting the…
Read MoreWhen must interns be paid?
With several high profile cases recently challenging the practice of using unpaid interns, many industries and companies have adjusted how they compensated interns and the work duties assigned to interns if they are to remain unpaid. One industry still struggling with finding the right balance is the restaurant industry, especially when it comes to training…
Read MoreMinor League Baseball Players Allege Wage and Hour Violations
A collective action brought by Minor League Baseball (“MILB”) players is currently pending seeking back wages and damages for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The FLSA provides certain guarantees, such as that workers be paid at least federal minimum wage, and that non-exempt workers earn overtime pay at a rate of one…
Read MoreIncreasing the minimum wage benefits local communities
Recently one of Georgia’s congressional candidates stated that she does not “support a living wage.” Many states and local governments have enacted measures increasing the minimum wage to reflect a “living wage”, often established at $15/hour. A living wage is considered a wage that is high enough to maintain a “normal” standard of living. The…
Read MoreMore state and local governments are pursuing pro-employee legislation
As the passage and implementation of federal regulations benefiting workers has slowed, many states and localities are looking inward to determine what changes can be made at a local level. Two increasingly common efforts include campaigns to raise the minimum wage and efforts to enact equal pay legislation. Minimum wage efforts, such as Atlanta’s Fight for 15,…
Read MoreCommon FLSA Questions
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a very long and detailed law that provides employees several different and significant protections including earning at least federal minimum wage and for non-exempt workers, and earning overtime compensation for hours worked over 40 in any one work week. As an Atlanta wage and hour law firm, our…
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