It is unfortunately common for employers to misclassify their employees as independent contractors. Not only does this violate the employees’ rights to overtime and other legal protections, but this abuse also corrupts the true independent contracting system. As one Panama City Beach, Florida hotel...
Holding dishonest businesses accountable for refusing to pay overtime is only half the battle. In a recent case involving a Tempe, Arizona-based construction contractor, the government has won its judgment but is still trying to locate workers who were cheated out of what they earned. If you’ve been...
Bounced payroll checks are bad enough. Distributing worthless checks is a denial of a worker’s right to their wages and can easily land an employer in hot water. But for three related New Orleans construction companies, the payroll issue uncovered a much more widespread problem of misclassifying employees as
Many industries use timekeeping systems that automatically deduct lunch breaks from employees’ paid hours. This practice is especially common with hospital direct care workers. The problem is that employees are often expected to work during their lunch “breaks,” which means they should be paid for that time. One...
With the new year well underway, several states have enacted legislation that will raise the minimum wage either in January or later in 2023. Workers in over two dozen states, plus the District of Columbia, will see their paychecks increase. If you live in one of these areas, it’s important that you...
Construction workers build, repair, and connect our world. Despite the essential role construction workers play in our society, the employees in this industry are often underpaid for their labor.
If you believe your employer has subjected you to overtime wage violations that resulted in underpayment, you could be entitled to financial compensation. Contact a Lore...
Personnel who often travel for work or work away from home are typically paid per diems. These per diem payments are intended to reimburse workers for the costs associated with lodging, meals, and other travel expenditures. Depending on how the per diem payments are calculated and paid out, they may need to be incorporated...
Can You Waive Your Right to Be Paid Overtime or Volunteer to Work for Straight Time Pay?
Here in Texas, we have various state and federal employment laws that protect workers from injustices such as unsafe working conditions and unfair wages. One of the most important protections Texas workers...
Many Texas employers take advantage of the general lack of knowledge about overtime laws to deny their workers the overtime pay they have rightfully earned. Employers may even refuse to answer employee questions about overtime pay to keep them in the dark about their shorted pay or confusing paystubs.
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