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Employers Rethink Mandatory Arbitration
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 …
Biden Administration Rejects Attempt to Change Independent Contractor Rules and Leaves Economic Realities Test In Place
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 …
Employment Myths: The Contents of Company-Issued Email Accounts are Private
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 …
More Salaried “Managers” Are Eligible for Overtime
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 …
“Sidework” by Tipped Employees = Full Minimum Wage!
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 …
Not Paid Overtime Wages? How Far Back Can You Sue For Damages?
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 …
Mandatory Gratuities Are Not Tips, But May Be Considered Commissions
For tipped employees – one of the groups who have been disproportionately negatively impacted by COVID-19 remedial measure – the law surrounding what is considered …
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 …
What You Need To Know About the Equal Pay Act
Everything you need to know about the EPA, and how it affects you.
How To Prove Pay Discrimination in the United States
Pay discrimination is still a prevalent issue in the United States. Here’s how to prove it.
Engineers: Don’t Let the Title Fool You
Don’t assume because your title includes “engineer” — or even if you have a degree in engineering – that you are not entitled to overtime …
Call Center Representatives Score Big Win
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 …
Are Nurses Entitled to Overtime?
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 …