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Ever stayed late at work, clocking in extra hours, only to find your paycheck not reflecting that effort? You're not alone. Overtime violations are a surprisingly common issue in the workplace. These situations, where employees aren't compensated fairly for their additional time, can lead to...

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Overtime pay represents a significant aspect of your earnings, especially when you put in many extra hours at work. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) mandates that employees should receive additional compensation for hours worked beyond their standard 40-hour workweek. While the rules can get...

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Determining whether you are an employee or an independent contractor involves more than just examining your job title or the nature of your work. It's about delving into the specifics of your work arrangement, from the degree of control your employer has over your tasks...

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Understanding how holiday pay and overtime are calculated can be challenging for employees, especially during weeks that include recognized holidays. Many workers are uncertain if they can receive both types of compensation simultaneously. Employees who want to effectively advocate for their rights need to understand...

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Imagine planning your work calendar one day when you're suddenly informed that you're going on vacation—but it's not a matter of your choosing, it's a directive from your employer. This scenario raises a critical question: Can your employer legally force you to take a vacation?...

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The modern workplace often comes with various expectations, including how employees prepare for the start of the business day. One common expectation is for staff to be at their desks, ready to begin, a few minutes before the official start time. While this might seem...

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Hospital employees often clock in and out at the peripheries of their shifts, trusting that their time is tallied fairly and that their paychecks reflect every minute worked. Yet, when timekeeping policies round these hours to the nearest interval, questions arise about adherence to the...

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Employee misclassification is a prevalent issue in the modern workforce. At its core, it revolves around the incorrect categorization of workers, typically as independent contractors rather than employees. This distinction has profound implications, affecting wage rates, benefits, and legal rights. Many employers, either intentionally or...

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The Davis-Bacon Act, established during the Great Depression, serves as a foundational piece of legislation ensuring that workers on federally funded construction projects receive fair wages. It mandates that contractors and subcontractors pay their laborers and mechanics employed under the contract no less than the...

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Wage theft is a real and persistent problem throughout the United States, robbing individuals and their families of fair pay for the work they’ve done. A recent study put this in perspective by assigning a dollar value to this theft: $50 billion per year. And...

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