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Miami Company Owes $260K for Misclassifying Nurses: Understanding IC Misclassification and Overtime Rights

Summary: If you are being paid regular rates for overtime work or face other overtime issues, your employer could be violating state and federal law. Contact an attorney to learn more about your legal rights. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), wage violations occur...

| February 21, 2025

What Are the Overtime Laws for Flag Rate Workers?

Summary: If you are a flag rate worker navigating an overtime pay dispute, you may need legal help. Speak with an attorney about collecting the overtime wages you deserve. Under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered, non-exempt employees must be paid...

| February 21, 2025

California Hospice Faces $5M Wage Lawsuit: What This Means for Healthcare Workers

Summary: After a California hospice company allegedly engaged in numerous wage and hour violations during the pandemic, past and current employees are seeking back wages in a $5 million lawsuit. If you work in healthcare and suspect wage theft from your employer, an attorney can...

| February 21, 2025

Alabama Hospital Sued for Failing to Pay Overtime to Nurses: Know Your Labor Rights

Summary: It is no secret that healthcare workers often face wage issues such as overtime violations. One Alabama healthcare provider is facing numerous claims from nurses alleging that it engaged in multiple forms of overtime and wage theft. If you are a nurse or other...

| February 21, 2025

Employer Attempts to Avoid Overtime Pay by Claiming Workers Have an Ownership Interest

Summary: One employer who tried to avoid overtime pay by claiming workers were exempt for having an ownership interest in the company faced a tough crackdown from federal investigators. If you are a nonexempt worker but your employer says you are not entitled to overtime...

| January 29, 2025

South Carolina Manufacturer Must Pay $259K for Excluding Bonuses in Overtime Wage Calculations: Are You Owed More?

Summary: When employers try to exclude bonuses from overtime pay calculations, they are likely violating federal law. The recent recovery of $259,000 in back wages for workers is the latest example of this type of wage theft. If your employer is not paying you properly,...

| January 25, 2025

What Are the Overtime Laws for Piece Rate Workers?

Summary: Many employees who are paid on a piece rate basis are not aware that they are entitled to overtime. An attorney can help you understand your overtime rights. Complete our contact form to request your free review. Piece rate workers are employees who are...

| January 22, 2025

Does My Salary Status Make Me Eligible for Overtime?

Summary: Exempt workers are not entitled to overtime, but non-exempt workers should receive overtime pay when they exceed 40 hours per week. If your employer is trying to skirt overtime rules, you need to secure aggressive legal representation as soon as possible. ----- The Fair...

| November 1, 2024

Colorado Supreme Court Rules “Holiday Incentive” Pay Must Be Calculated in Overtime Pay

Summary: A recent decision by the Colorado Supreme Court involving Amazon has fundamentally changed how employers should now calculate overtime pay when employees receive holiday incentive pay to avoid being in violation of state law. If you believe your employer is committing wage and hour...

| November 1, 2024

Recognizing the Signs of Overtime Misclassification

Overtime misclassification is a common issue for many workers. While some employees are exempt from overtime pay, most are entitled to additional compensation for overtime if they work beyond 40 hours a week. Employers will sometimes use illegal tactics to reduce or eliminate their responsibility...

| October 1, 2024

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