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Paid Below Minimum Wage: Your Rights and How to Recover Back Pay

Nobody should put in their time only to find their paycheck falls short of the legal minimum wage. If you've been paid below minimum wage, know that you're not alone - and that it's against the law in almost all cases. The law is on...

| November 13, 2025

Do 1099 Employees Get Overtime Pay? Contractor vs Employee Rights

Many workers wonder, do 1099 employees get overtime pay? The short answer is: generally no, independent contractors (often paid via 1099 forms) are not legally entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). However, workers labeled "1099" may actually be misclassified employees,...

| November 10, 2025

Should your Job Pay for your Travel Time?

A worker commuting by car for a job-related assignment. Many employees wonder if they should be paid for time spent traveling for work.If your job won't pay for travel time, you're not alone in feeling frustrated and confused. Travel time - the hours you spend...

| November 7, 2025

Can I Sue My Employer for Not Paying Overtime?

If you regularly work over 40 hours a week without extra pay, you may be a victim of unpaid overtime. Under federal law, non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Not...

| October 29, 2025

When to Hire an Unpaid Wage Lawyer to Recover Your Earnings

Facing unpaid wages can be frustrating and stressful. You've worked hard for your earnings, yet your employer hasn't paid you what you're owed. In this guide, we'll explain what unpaid wages are, key situations where an attorney can help recover your earnings, and answer frequently...

| October 24, 2025

When to Contact an FLSA Attorney for Overtime and Wage Issues

If you suspect you’re not being paid fairly - missing overtime pay or other wages - you’re not alone. Wage theft is sadly common; billions of dollars are stolen from workers each year in unpaid wages. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets minimum wage...

| October 22, 2025

Unpaid Overtime: How a Lawyer Can Help You Claim Your Rightful Pay

If you’ve been putting in extra hours but not seeing extra pay on your paycheck, you’re not alone. Unpaid overtime is a serious and widespread problem affecting workers nationwide. Credible studies estimate U.S. workers collectively lose billions of dollars each year to wage theft, including...

| October 20, 2025

Proving Unpaid Overtime: How to Document Your Hours and Pay

Have you ever worked overtime hours that weren't reflected in your paycheck? Each year, the U.S. Department of Labor recovers over $200 million in back wages for workers - much of it for unpaid overtime. An even greater amount is recovered each year by private...

| October 17, 2025

Understanding Pre- and Post-Shift Activities: Do They Count as Work Time for Overtime?

When it comes to calculating overtime, employees often wonder if time spent on certain activities before or after a scheduled shift should count as "work time." Understanding what qualifies as compensable time (work time) is crucial for ensuring that you are not shorted on overtime...

| October 15, 2025

How to Calculate Overtime Pay: Are You Getting the Correct Rate?

Overtime pay violations cost workers millions annually. In FY 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recovered more than $273 million in back wages and damages for nearly 152,000 workers nationwide - with a large share tied to FLSA overtime violations. An...

| October 15, 2025

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