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Looking Forward to Potential Employment Law Changes in 2021
Michael Palitz
December 9, 2020
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 ...
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President-Elect Biden’s Pro-Worker Stance
Christine Duignan
November 18, 2020
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 ...
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Worker Justice from the Newest Supreme Court Justice?
Christine Duignan
November 18, 2020
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 ...
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Are You Paid When You Work Through Your Lunch Breaks?
Michael Palitz
November 11, 2020
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 ...
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Equal Pay for Equal Work: Carrying On Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Legacy
Christine Duignan
October 30, 2020
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 ...
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Are You Being Paid for Mandatory Temperature Screening?
Christine Duignan
October 23, 2020
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 ...
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Floridians to Decide Amendment 2/Minimum Wage
Christine Duignan
October 23, 2020
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 ...
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Office Managers Win Unpaid Overtime Case
Paolo Meireles
October 16, 2020
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 ...
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg – Champion of American Workers has died at the age of 87
Christine Duignan
September 25, 2020
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg championed the rights of everyone who struggled for equality – women, yes, as well as minorities, the marginalized, and workers. As ...
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Is Your Employer Driving Your Hourly Rate Below Minimum Wage?
Christine Duignan
September 18, 2020
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 ...
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Undocumented Workers Are Eligible for Overtime Pay
Tamra Givens
September 4, 2020
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 ...
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Happy Labor Day and It’s Our Anniversary
Gregg I. Shavitz
September 2, 2020
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 ...
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Equal Pay for Equal Work? Know Your Rights.
Christine Duignan
May 10, 2023
The gender pay gap is a persistent issue in the United States. The Equal Pay Act (EPA) provides legal recourse for female employees to address ...
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What Are Some Examples of Unlawful Employment Practices?
Shavitz Law Group
May 7, 2023
Unlawful employment practices may be more common than you expect. Here’s what to look for:
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Am I Entitled to Compensation for Off the Clock Work?
Shavitz Law Group
May 4, 2023
Am I entitled to compensation for off the clock work?
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What You Need To Know About the Equal Pay Act
Shavitz Law Group
April 14, 2023
Everything you need to know about the EPA, and how it affects you.
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How To Prove Pay Discrimination in the United States
Shavitz Law Group
April 13, 2023
Pay discrimination is still a prevalent issue in the United States. Here's how to prove it.
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