State Minimum Wage Laws Archives | The Lore Law Firm - National Overtime and Wage & Hour Lawyer

Common Unpaid Overtime Violations in Illinois: Employer Practices to Watch Out For

Unpaid overtime violations occur frequently in Illinois, and many workers may not be aware of them. Some employers engage in practices such as misclassifying job roles as “exempt” when they should be “non-exempt” and failing to provide compensation for extra hours worked. These actions undermine...

| May 7, 2024

Understanding Illinois Wage and Hour Laws: How They Impact Unpaid Overtime Claims

Illinois wage and hour laws aim to establish fair working conditions and compensation, especially regarding unpaid overtime. These regulations guarantee that employees are paid fairly for additional hours worked beyond their standard schedules. However, there are often misunderstandings and conflicts regarding unpaid overtime claims. By...

| May 2, 2024

What Are Some Common Misclassifications in Denver

As employment law attorneys representing Denver employees, we often encounter cases of job misclassification. This widespread issue can profoundly impact your rights and benefits at work. Whether you're classified as an independent contractor, a part-time, or a full-time employee, these labels carry significant legal and...

| April 30, 2024

NY Labor Law Allows Cases Over Late Payments, Says Judge

A recent judicial decision has marked a significant development in New York's employment law concerning late wage payments. This ruling opens the door for employees to hire their own lawyers to seek legal recourse when their paychecks are not provided in a timely manner. For...

| November 24, 2023

California Announces 2024 Substantial Increase in Computer Professional Exemption Compensation Rate

California's technology sector is bracing for a significant shift as the state announces a major increase in the compensation rate required for the computer professional exemption from overtime. Starting January 1, 2024, the threshold for exempting certain computer software employees from overtime will rise to...

| November 15, 2023

What To Know About Tucson’s Minimum Wage

Do you work in Tucson, and if so, have you checked your hourly pay recently? If not, you may be missing out on a minimum wage hike that went into effect recently. That means you could also be paid less overtime than you deserve. Tucson...

| August 8, 2023

Starting July 1, 2023, the Minimum Wage in Los Angeles County is $16.90 Per Hour

The minimum wage in unincorporated Los Angeles County (which is separate from the one for the City of Los Angeles) will increase to $16.90/hour on July 1, 2023. If you work in the county, even if you don’t reside there, you will therefore be entitled...

| June 23, 2023

What to Know About Minimum Wage and Sick Time Benefits in Los Angeles

State and local governments have the right to set their own wage and other labor laws, provided those rules are at least as generous to workers as federal regulations are. Los Angeles is a prime example of a municipality that has taken the lead in...

| June 20, 2023

New York Employers Fail to Pay Weekly and Get Hit With Wage Class Actions

New York state law requires workers who perform significant amounts of manual work to be paid every week. Many large New York employers, using biweekly or semi-monthly payroll schemes, have been sued for untimely payments to their employees, in what are called late payment lawsuits. The...

| April 13, 2023

Hourly Wages for NY Home Care Workers to Increase by $3

The last few years have been particularly stressful for home care workers who have had to contend with COVID-19 and, more recently, crippling inflation. Now, those workers are getting a break in New York. The legislature has approved a budget that will raise the pay...

| March 14, 2023

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