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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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Many workers wonder, do 1099 employees get overtime pay? The short answer is: generally no, independent contractors (often paid via 1099 forms) are not legally entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). However, workers labeled "1099" may actually be misclassified employees,...

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A worker commuting by car for a job-related assignment. Many employees wonder if they should be paid for time spent traveling for work.If your job won't pay for travel time, you're not alone in feeling frustrated and confused. Travel time - the hours you spend...

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If you regularly work over 40 hours a week without extra pay, you may be a victim of unpaid overtime. Under federal law, non-exempt employees must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Not...

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Facing unpaid wages can be frustrating and stressful. You've worked hard for your earnings, yet your employer hasn't paid you what you're owed. In this guide, we'll explain what unpaid wages are, key situations where an attorney can help recover your earnings, and answer frequently...

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If you suspect you’re not being paid fairly - missing overtime pay or other wages - you’re not alone. Wage theft is sadly common; billions of dollars are stolen from workers each year in unpaid wages. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets minimum wage...

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