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Mandatory Gratuities Are Not Tips, But May Be Considered Commissions
Christine Duignan
February 24, 2021
For tipped employees – one of the groups who have been disproportionately negatively impacted by COVID-19 remedial measure – the law surrounding what is considered ...
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Are you being paid for your on-the-job training?
Michael Palitz
February 10, 2021
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 ...
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2021 Ushers in New State Employment Laws
Christine Duignan
February 3, 2021
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. ...
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Minimum Wage Increases Kick Off 2021
Christine Duignan
January 28, 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 ...
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Are you a salaried worker who is not paid overtime wages?
Michael Palitz
January 20, 2021
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 ...
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Are you getting paid when you work through your meal breaks?
Michael Palitz
January 13, 2021
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 ...
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Employers could pay penalties for not paying Overtime
Logan Pardell
January 6, 2021
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 ...
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What’s Up with WFH and Overtime?
Christine Duignan
December 30, 2020
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 ...
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Clarifying Extended State Statutes of Limitations on Unpaid Wage Claims
Camar Jones
December 30, 2020
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 ...
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Understanding Social Media and The Workplace
Camar Jones
December 16, 2020
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 ...
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You Can Assert Claims for Unpaid Overtime Without Records of Hours Worked
Camar Jones
December 16, 2020
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 ...
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Floridians’ Message Loud and Clear: Raise the Wage
Paolo Meireles
December 9, 2020
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 ...
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The Gender Pay Gap: Why Do Women Still Earn Less Than Men in the Workplace?
Shavitz Law Group
June 9, 2023
Despite progress in achieving gender equality, one issue that continues to persist in the modern workplace is the gender pay gap.
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No Records? No Problem!
Shavitz Law Group
June 7, 2023
If you’ve ever worked overtime hours only to receive less compensation than you’re entitled to, it can be an incredibly frustrating situation. However, you may ...
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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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