Teleworking Rights: Department of Labor’s Reminders on Employee Rights
Summary: The age of teleworking has changed how many companies operate, but the U.S. Department of Labor has issued important guidance to ensure workers’ rights are protected. Contact an attorney if you are a remote worker facing a wage and hour violation. While remote work...
$158K in Back Pay for Louisiana Home Healthcare Workers
Summary: Receiving the money you have rightfully earned should be nonnegotiable, but home healthcare workers are frequently subjected to a range of wage violations. One recent case involving Louisiana home healthcare workers led to a $158,000 legal recovery for back wages. Contact us for help...
Automatic Lunch Break Deductions Violate FLSA
Summary: A recent investigation into a healthcare facility’s payment practices for meal breaks is a stark reminder that employees are regularly subjected to wage violations. For example, automatic lunch break deductions can lead to wage theft. If you regularly work through lunch without pay, call...
Prevailing Wage Claims: A Guide to Recovering Unpaid Wages for Construction Workers
Summary: The prevailing wage is the minimum wage a company should pay its construction workers when working on government projects. If you are a construction worker facing prevailing wage violations, an attorney can step in to assert your right to compensation. Call now for legal...
$3.6M Settlement for Unpaid Shifts: Understanding Your Rights Under the FLSA
Summary: A paint and specialty coatings company in Nevada engaged in numerous instances of wage theft for years despite a series of punitive actions from federal authorities. The latest judgment against the company illustrates another victory for workers and a sign to employers that wage...
Between 2017 and 2020, More Than $3 Billion in Stolen Wages Have Been Recovered
Wage and hour violations occur across the country every day. Case in point: between 2017 and 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor and its state counterparts recovered more than $3 billion in stolen wages for workers.  Wage theft can take many forms, whether due to...
Identifying Employee Misclassification in the Healthcare Field
Do you work for a healthcare company? You might be a nurse, technician, caregiver, aide, clerical worker, skilled tradesperson, or other necessary worker. If you are unsure whether you are being properly classified as an employee or independent contractor, it is important for you to...
Freeman Security Services Misclassified Workers as Independent Contractors
In June of 2022, Freeman Security Services, Incorporated and its primary owner, Darren Freeman, were ordered by a federal judge to pay nearly $118,000 in back wages to guards who were misclassified as independent contractors.  Over multiple years, the company stole the wages and benefits...
Exploring Exemptions: Understanding Nationwide FLSA Overtime Exemptions in 2024
If you are feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of employment law, you're not alone. With the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its overtime exemptions constantly evolving, it can be difficult to keep up. However, it's important to stay informed, especially with the updates expected...
What You Need to Know About the Legal Landscape of Work-Related Travel Time
In today's world, the lines between personal and professional time can often blur, especially when it comes to work-related travel. Whether you're commuting beyond your usual route for a special assignment or heading out of town for a conference, knowing how these hours on the...
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