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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 …
Employers could pay penalties for not paying Overtime
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are required to pay all overtime-eligible (non-exempt) employees overtime at a rate of one-and-a-half times employees’ regular …
What’s Up with WFH and Overtime?
Nine months into the COVID-19 pandemic, “working from home” or “WFH” is part of our everyday language. The virus seemed to come out of nowhere …
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 …
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 …