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How To Prove Pay Discrimination in the United States
Shavitz Law Group
April 13, 2023
Pay discrimination is still a prevalent issue in the United States. Here's how to prove it.
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Engineers: Don’t Let the Title Fool You
Christine Duignan
February 3, 2023
Don’t assume because your title includes “engineer” — or even if you have a degree in engineering – that you are not entitled to overtime ...
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Call Center Representatives Score Big Win
Michael Palitz
December 16, 2021
In a case handled by attorneys at the Shavitz Law Group, Call Center Representatives recently won a major victory at the Tenth Circuit Court of ...
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Are Nurses Entitled to Overtime?
Alan Quiles
September 3, 2021
Over the past several years, particularly during surges in COVID and COVID-related illness and hospitalizations, our nations nurses are working longer hours than ever. Many ...
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Truck Drivers – Are You Being Paid Overtime Wages?
Michael Palitz
August 20, 2021
Many companies treat truck drivers and delivery drivers as independent contractors and do not pay them overtime wages. In recent years, courts have held that ...
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Employment Discrimination: Not Receiving the Same Earnings or Promotions as Your Co-workers?
Logan Pardell
August 20, 2021
Discrimination in the workplace does not always occur in the same way. While discrimination can come in more blatant forms: i.e. an employer chooses a ...
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Employers Rethink Mandatory Arbitration
Christine Duignan
August 9, 2021
Recently, there has been an important trend in employment law: some employers are no longer requiring there employees to agree to mandatory arbitration. This change ...
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Biden Administration Rejects Attempt to Change Independent Contractor Rules and Leaves Economic Realities Test In Place
Gregg I. Shavitz
May 6, 2021
In its last weeks, the Trump administration adopted regulations which would make it easier for workers to be classified as independent contractors. Those regulations never ...
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Employment Myths: The Contents of Company-Issued Email Accounts are Private
Camar Jones
April 6, 2021
It is common for employees to have company-issued email addresses and computers from their employers — which has especially been the case during the coronavirus ...
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More Salaried “Managers” Are Eligible for Overtime
Christine Duignan
March 26, 2021
The common misconception that all salaried employees are not eligible for overtime is a hard one to overcome. Two factors determine whether a salaried manager ...
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“Sidework” by Tipped Employees = Full Minimum Wage!
Christine Duignan
March 17, 2021
Employers typically are permitted to take a “tip-credit” for tipped employees. This allows employers to pay employees who receive tips to pay less than the ...
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Not Paid Overtime Wages? How Far Back Can You Sue For Damages?
Michael Palitz
March 5, 2021
Employees who are the victims of unfair wage practices often wonder how much they can claim in damages. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which ...
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Employees’ Right to Inquire About or Claim Overtime Pay Without Retaliation
Shavitz Law Group
June 7, 2023
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a vital piece of legislation that safeguards the rights of workers in the United States. One crucial protection ...
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Were you Misclassified by Nike as a Temporary Office Workers?
Christine Duignan
May 23, 2023
As recently reported by The Guardian, the iconic sneaker brand Nike may be liable for over $530 million dollars in taxes and fines for misclassifying ...
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How the Fair Labor Standards Act Can Help if You Are Working Off the Clock
Shavitz Law Group
May 14, 2023
Have you ever been asked to work off the clock without compensation? Read how the FLSA can help.
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Equal Pay for Equal Work? Know Your Rights.
Christine Duignan
May 10, 2023
The gender pay gap is a persistent issue in the United States. The Equal Pay Act (EPA) provides legal recourse for female employees to address ...
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What Are Some Examples of Unlawful Employment Practices?
Shavitz Law Group
May 7, 2023
Unlawful employment practices may be more common than you expect. Here’s what to look for:
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