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Introduction: Overtime Pay in the Tech IndustryThe tech industry is known for long hours and demanding projects, but overtime pay laws still apply. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most employees must receive overtime pay (1.5 times their regular rate) for all hours...

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Travel Time Pay refers to compensation for the time employees spend traveling for work-related purposes. If your job requires you to hit the road or skies, you may wonder: Should I get paid for this travel time? Many workers ask, "My job won't pay for...

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Nurses and healthcare professionals often work long, demanding shifts to care for patients. Unfortunately, many healthcare workers face unpaid overtime due to illegal wage practices. Wage theft is a persistent issue in the healthcare industry, especially in the form of unpaid overtime. Understanding nurse overtime...

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Reporting your boss or employer for unpaid overtime is a courageous step toward protecting your rights. But many workers hesitate out of fear of retaliation – especially the fear of being fired. So, can your employer fire you for reporting unpaid overtime? In general, the...

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Wage theft - when employers fail to pay workers what they're owed - is a widespread problem costing workers billions of dollars annually. If your employer hasn't paid you for hours worked or overtime earned, you have the right to take action. This article explains...

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If you've been working long hours without proper overtime pay, you're not alone. Wage theft - including unpaid overtime - is alarmingly common. Studies estimate that U.S. workers lose tens of billions of dollars each year due to wage theft, including unpaid overtime, making it...

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If you're a salaried employee working long hours, you may wonder if overtime pay applies to you. Many workers assume that being on a salary means they aren't entitled to overtime. The truth is, being paid a salary does not automatically make you ineligible for...

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You've worked extra hours, stayed late, even clocked weekends, expecting to see a bigger paycheck. But when payday comes, those overtime hours are nowhere to be found. If you're thinking "Work won't pay me my overtime – what can I do?", you're not alone, and...

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A Critical Look at the Trump Department of Labor’s Proposed Changes Introduction The Trump administration’s Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a controversial rule change: eliminating overtime pay protections for home healthcare workers. This move raises serious concerns about workers’ rights, patient care, and the...

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Federal and state laws protect employees from retaliation for complaining about wage issues. Retaliation for asserting wage rights is illegal under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This article explains what constitutes retaliation, legal protections, and steps to safeguard oneself when raising wage complaints.Imagine you...

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