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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 …
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Champion of American Workers has died at the age of 87
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg championed the rights of everyone who struggled for equality – women, yes, as well as minorities, the marginalized, and workers. As …
Is Your Employer Driving Your Hourly Rate Below Minimum Wage?
In the era of COVID-19, many employers have hired additional drivers to better meet their customers’ needs by offering delivery services. Often, employers require these …
Undocumented Workers Are Eligible for Overtime Pay
Some employers hire illegal immigrants, believing that these individuals are either not subject to wage and hour laws or will not complain of wage and …
Happy Labor Day and It’s Our Anniversary
Since its founding, Labor Day has honored the American workforce’s contributions to the United States and recognized the resilience of our nation’s working men and …
Gig Economy – When “Independent Contractors” Are Eligible for Employee Benefits
Many people work in the “gig economy.” They drive for Uber or Lyft; they provide food delivery services for Postmates or Grubhub; they also deliver …
What is the Difference Between a Class and Collective Action?
When a plaintiff brings a representative action on behalf of a potential group of similarly situated individuals they most frequently do so as part of …
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 …