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Clarifying Extended State Statutes of Limitations on Unpaid Wage Claims
Almost every legal claim has to be asserted within a statute of limitations. Statutes of limitations are established by state and federal legislatures and set …
Understanding Social Media and The Workplace
Social media has become a global phenomenon. For many people, it’s difficult to remember a time when social media was not a prevalent part of …
You Can Assert Claims for Unpaid Overtime Without Records of Hours Worked
So you feel you may have a claim for unpaid wages, but then you think: “how do I prove it if I have no record …
Floridians’ Message Loud and Clear: Raise the Wage
Previously, we reported that Floridians would be given a choice on the November election ballot to increase the state’s minimum wage from $8.56 per hour …
Looking Forward to Potential Employment Law Changes in 2021
2020: it’s been a very tough year. Our country is still suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment levels are high and people cannot return to …
President-Elect Biden’s Pro-Worker Stance
On November 7, 2020, Joe Biden surpassed the 270 electoral votes necessary to become the 46th president of the United States. Before serving as Vice …
Worker Justice from the Newest Supreme Court Justice?
Amy Coney Barrett just assumed her position as an associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, replacing the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Prior …
Are You Paid When You Work Through Your Lunch Breaks?
Have you ever sat down to eat your lunch and have a co-worker interrupt you with a work question? Have you ever clocked out for …
Equal Pay for Equal Work: Carrying On Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy
Ruth Bader Ginsburg served on the United State Supreme Court as an Associate Justice for 27 years, and thirteen years before on the United States …
Are You Being Paid for Mandatory Temperature Screening?
In the age of COVID, many employers require employees to undergo a mandatory temperature check each day. These temperature checks typically occur either just inside …
Floridians to Decide Amendment 2/Minimum Wage
A YES Vote on Amendment 2 Raises the Florida Minimum Wage to $15/Hour. Currently, Florida’s minimum wage is $8.56 per hour. Amendment 2 on the …
Office Managers Win Unpaid Overtime Case
The harsh truth is that the law does not care what your job title is. Just because your employer calls you a “manager” and pays …
Are you being paid for your on-the-job training?
Many companies require employees to take training courses and complete training modules during their employment. Some companies require their employees to complete this training while …
2021 Ushers in New State Employment Laws
Workers in America are protected by both federal and state laws. January 1, 2021 is the effective date for several state laws directly affecting workers. …
Minimum Wage Increases Kick Off 2021
Twenty states are raising their minimum wages in 2021. The federal minimum wage, which is regulated by the Fair Standards Labor Act, has been $7.25 …
Are you a salaried worker who is not paid overtime wages?
Many people mistakenly believe that salaried workers are not entitled to overtime pay. However, whether or not salaried workers are owed overtime wages all depends …
Are you getting paid when you work through your meal breaks?
No matter which industry employees work in, taking a complete and uninterrupted meal break is nearly impossible. This is exacerbated in our modern world where …