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Mandatory Overtime a Chronic Problem in Nursing & Medical Positions Though not covered in the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) mandatory overtime is a chronic problem in many fields, particularly nursing and other related medical positions. The foundation for all minimum wage and overtime pay...

| January 5, 2011

Overtime Pay Problems

Overtime Pay Problems Described If any of the following overtime pay problems describe your situation, you may be able to reclaim your overtime pay plus penalties equal to twice the amount of the overtime pay owed to you. If your situation is like one of...

| January 4, 2011

California Lunch Break

California lunch break laws which are just one part of the stringent California labor laws, in general, require that employees are to be given off-the-clock meal breaks to most employees working over a 6 hour day. California Lunch Break laws state that: "If an employer...

| January 4, 2011

Wage and Hour Laws

Wage and Hour Law Basics Wage and hour laws establish and regulate wage standards on the federal and state levels which include but are not limited to overtime, minimum wage and methods of wage payment. These laws highlight common overtime problems and have recently been...

| January 4, 2011

California Exempt Employees

What is a California Exempt Employee? California exempt employees are workers who meet California’s strict requirements for exempt employees, which means that they are not eligible for overtime pay under either the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) or under California legislation. Because California’s labor...

| January 3, 2011

California Labor Law Breaks

According to California labor law, breaks for meals and breaks for rest are a necessary requirement in the workplace. Surpassing the Fair Labor Standards Act, California labor laws are rightfully considered to be among the toughest in the Nation. The majority of occupations are entitled...

| January 3, 2011

Do You Get a Lunch Break in California?

California break law requires that employees who work over 5 hours are entitled to a 30-minute meal break. During this break, employees must be relieved of all duties. If an employer fails to give a proper meal break, California law states employees can recover one...

| January 3, 2011

California Law for Overtime

California law for overtime is evidence that one of the best places in the country to work is the State of California which places a high premium on the protection of their citizens in the workplace. Minimum wage earners who most often live from paycheck to...

| January 3, 2011

Common Wage and Hour Law Violations

What is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? Wage and hour laws have been put in place on a federal and state level to protect the rights of employees in the workforce. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal standard which sets the...

| January 3, 2011

Overtime Lawsuit

A Change in your Job Duties May Change your Overtime Exemption Status An overtime lawsuit is often a class action suit in which a group of employees sue their employer for violations of federal and state overtime laws. These kinds of lawsuits regarding overtime are...

| January 2, 2011

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