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What Is the ABC Test for Worker Classification in Illinois?

If you work regular hours, follow company instructions, and use company-provided tools, you may legally be an employee even if your employer calls you an independent contractor. Illinois uses the ABC test in several important legal contexts to determine worker classification, and this test starts...

| June 4, 2026

Is Day Rate Pay Legal for Oil and Gas Workers Under the FLSA?

If you work in the oil and gas industry and receive a flat daily rate with no overtime, you are not alone in questioning whether your pay structure complies with federal law. Thousands of field service technicians, drill crew members, pipeline inspectors, mud loggers, and...

| June 1, 2026

What Is the Regular Rate of Pay Under the FLSA?

If you work overtime and your paycheck seems lower than it should be, the problem may be how your employer calculates the "regular rate of pay." Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), 29 USC § 207(a)(1) requires employers pay overtime at one and one-half...

| May 28, 2026

What Is the Regular Rate of Pay for Overtime in Texas?

If you work overtime in Texas and your paycheck does not reflect the full value of every hour beyond 40, your employer may be underpaying you. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the "regular rate of pay" is the foundation of overtime calculations and...

| May 25, 2026

Is Off-the-Clock Work Compensable After the 2026 Illinois Ruling?

If you are an hourly worker in Illinois who spends time on mandatory activities before clocking in or after clocking out, a landmark ruling just reshaped your rights. On March 19, 2026, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled unanimously in Johnson v. Amazon.com Services, LLC (2026...

| May 24, 2026

Can Texas Workers Sue for Unpaid Post-Shift Doffing Time?

If your employer requires you to remove protective gear, uniforms, or safety equipment after your shift ends but does not pay you for that time, you may have a valid legal claim under federal and Texas law. Post-shift doffing, removing employer-mandated gear, can qualify as...

| May 22, 2026

What Is the Regular Rate of Pay for Overtime in California?

If you work overtime in California and your paycheck seems lower than expected, the problem may lie in how your employer calculates your "regular rate of pay." The regular rate of pay is the foundation of every overtime calculation. Under California Labor Code, nonexempt employees...

| May 12, 2026

What Is Day Rate Pay and How Does It Affect Overtime in Texas?

Day rate pay is a compensation method where an employer pays a flat amount for each day worked, regardless of hours. Common in oil and gas, pipeline inspection, field services, and other industrial sectors across Texas, it does not eliminate your overtime rights. Under the...

| May 8, 2026

Is Donning and Doffing Compensable in California?

If your employer requires you to put on protective gear, uniforms, or safety equipment before your shift and take it off afterward, you may be owed wages for that time. Under both federal and California law, donning and doffing can be compensable work, with California's...

| May 4, 2026

What Is the Illinois Employee Classification Act?

The Illinois Employee Classification Act (ECA), codified at 820 ILCS 185/1-999, is a state law designed to protect workers in the construction industry from being wrongly labeled as independent contractors when they should be classified as employees. If you work regular hours under a company's...

| May 1, 2026

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