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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...

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Federal Court Undoes New 2024 & 2025 Salary Threshold Increases On November 15, 2024, a federal judge appointed by Donald Trump released a decision undoing the 2024 Department of Labor (DOL) rule under the Biden administration that increased the minimum salary threshold for exempt employees...

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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...

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New York employers (including many large retailers) that pay their manual employees hourly rates on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis may be violating a New York Labor Law that requires manual workers be paid weekly within seven calendar days of the end of the week...

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How does overtime work in a two week pay period? Well, if you work more than 80 hours in a pay period and still do not get paid overtime, chances are you are being paid twice a month (semi-monthly) instead of every two weeks (bi-weekly)....

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In the bustling world of delivery services, a crucial question often arises: are delivery drivers independent contractors or employees? This distinction is not just a matter of terminology; it has significant legal, financial, and operational implications for both drivers and businesses. As the reliance on...

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On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule, significantly impacting the classification of workers as either employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This rule aims to clarify and streamline the criteria for determining a worker’s...

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The Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (IPWA) has undergone a substantial transformation following a recent amendment signed into law by Governor Pritzker. This pivotal change reshapes the rights and obligations of workers and employers in Illinois, particularly in the construction industry, introducing new avenues for legal...

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A residential contractor in Louisiana failed to pay proper overtime wages to its workers and misclassified some of its employees as independent contractors. This investigation resulted in the recovery of back wages, highlighting a critical issue in employment law regarding fair labor practices and worker...

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In a recent case, an Orlando-based pizza franchise was found in violation of federal wage and hour laws. This case, involving servers who were denied proper overtime pay and compensated only with tips, highlights critical issues in employment law. The operator of this franchise has...

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