CIBC’s $153 Million Settlement: A Wake-Up Call for Employers on Unpaid Overtime Claims
Summary: After the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) was found to have engaged in serious, long-term wage theft, it reached a $153 million class action settlement with past and current workers. Wage theft happens in every country and in all industries, however, workers are...
$3.6M Settlement for Unpaid Shifts: Understanding Your Rights Under the FLSA
Summary: A paint and specialty coatings company in Nevada engaged in numerous instances of wage theft for years despite a series of punitive actions from federal authorities. The latest judgment against the company illustrates another victory for workers and a sign to employers that wage...
Healthcare Practice Ordered to Pay $244K in Back Wages: Understanding Overtime and Hours Worked Laws
Summary: Making employees work off-the-clock, failing to record the full number of hours worked, and withholding overtime premiums are just a few of the violations one healthcare practice engaged in prior to a $244,000 settlement with workers. If you are a healthcare worker dealing with...
Is Time Rounding No Longer Allowed in California? Understanding the Latest Changes in Overtime Calculations
Summary: Time rounding is a common method of calculating time, but loopholes used by employers can lead to illegal wage theft. California courts have issued decisions that change the way time rounding is used, which also impacts overtime calculations. Contact an attorney if you believe...
Legislation Makes General Contractors Liable for Subcontractors’ Unpaid Wages: What You Need to Know
Summary: If you are employed by a subcontractor who is refusing to pay for the work performed, you may be entitled to seek compensation through the general contractor as well as your employer. Contact an attorney for more information about your legal rights and options....
Court Rules Computer Bootup Time Is Compensable: What This Means for Employees’ Rights
Summary: Under a recent federal court ruling, when computer bootup time is a core aspect of your job duties, you may be entitled to compensation for this period you spend at work. If you think your employer is holding back rightful wages for computer bootup...
Post-Pandemic Challenges: How Nurses Are Battling Unfair Labor Practices and Wage Violations
Summary: Healthcare workers have been on the front lines of recent crises including the COVID-19 pandemic, but unfair labor practices and wage violations are resulting in full-scale theft of rightful compensation. If you are a healthcare worker who has been misclassified by your employer, is...
TriMED HealthCare to Pay Over $3.8M in Back Wages: Lessons on Overtime Compliance for Healthcare Workers
Summary: The home healthcare industry is rampant with wage and hour violations involving overtime pay, minimum wage requirements, and more. A well-known healthcare provider’s recent payout of significant damages to its workers is just one example of the egregious wage theft caregivers often face. Contact...
US Labor Department Reminds Employers of Responsibility to Pay Recovery Workers Proper Wages in the Aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Summary: Disaster recovery workers play an indispensable role after a natural calamity strikes communities. Sadly, the companies that employ these workers will often try to take advantage and deprive them of proper overtime pay. Contact a dedicated attorney today if you believe you are owed...
Does My Salary Status Make Me Eligible for Overtime?
Summary: Exempt workers are not entitled to overtime, but non-exempt workers should receive overtime pay when they exceed 40 hours per week. If your employer is trying to skirt overtime rules, you need to secure aggressive legal representation as soon as possible. ----- The Fair...
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