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Wage theft - when employers fail to pay workers what they're owed - is a widespread problem costing workers billions of dollars annually. If your employer hasn't paid you for hours worked or overtime earned, you have the right to take action. This article explains...

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If you've been working long hours without proper overtime pay, you're not alone. Wage theft - including unpaid overtime - is alarmingly common. Studies estimate that U.S. workers lose tens of billions of dollars each year due to wage theft, including unpaid overtime, making it...

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If you're a salaried employee working long hours, you may wonder if overtime pay applies to you. Many workers assume that being on a salary means they aren't entitled to overtime. The truth is, being paid a salary does not automatically make you ineligible for...

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You've worked extra hours, stayed late, even clocked weekends, expecting to see a bigger paycheck. But when payday comes, those overtime hours are nowhere to be found. If you're thinking "Work won't pay me my overtime – what can I do?", you're not alone, and...

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A Critical Look at the Trump Department of Labor’s Proposed Changes Introduction The Trump administration’s Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed a controversial rule change: eliminating overtime pay protections for home healthcare workers. This move raises serious concerns about workers’ rights, patient care, and the...

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Federal and state laws protect employees from retaliation for complaining about wage issues. Retaliation for asserting wage rights is illegal under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This article explains what constitutes retaliation, legal protections, and steps to safeguard oneself when raising wage complaints.Imagine you...

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The American oilfield is a world of extremes. It is a landscape of immense technological sophistication and grueling physical labor, of vast fortunes and profound personal sacrifice. The men and women who work these fields are the undisputed backbone of the nation's energy industry, operating...

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Wage theft is a shockingly common problem in the American workplace. Every year, millions of workers across all industries have their hard-earned pay unlawfully kept from them. In fact, employers are estimated to steal around $15 billion from workers each year just through minimum-wage violations-comparable...

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Retail and warehouse employees work hard to keep businesses running - but are you being paid everything you're owed? In industries known for long hours and tight profit margins, overtime violations and wage theft are unfortunately common. Research suggests U.S. workers lose about $15 billion...

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Nobody should put in their time only to find their paycheck falls short of the legal minimum wage. If you've been paid below minimum wage, know that you're not alone - and that it's against the law in almost all cases. The law is on...

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