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California Restaurant Workers Win $1.6M in Overtime Case: A Closer Look at Wage Theft and CA Overtime Laws

Summary: When employers illegally deprive workers of overtime pay, workers have the right to seek backpay and additional damages under federal and state law. A recent example involving restaurant workers in California underscores this point. Do not wait to contact an attorney if you believe...

| November 1, 2024

Overtime Pay and the Four Day Workweek

You may be dreaming of a four-day workweek every Friday that comes around. There are verifiable downsides to the idea, specifically with high inflation and a tight labor market. But, according to a ResumeBuilder.com survey, 80 percent of full-time workers favor a four-day workweek over...

| October 15, 2024

$9.5M Wage Settlement in McKnight’s Senior Living Case

Strong federal and state laws exist to ensure you are not cheated out of the wages you earn. You are entitled to a minimum wage of at least $7.25 per hour under federal law, or the minimum provided by your state if it is higher....

| October 1, 2024

Home Care Workers Receive $1M+

Home health aides and other home care workers serve a vital role in assisting those who are ill, elderly, or otherwise in need of day-to-day assistance. Many of these workers are paid on an hourly basis and are entitled to overtime pay. Employees covered by...

| October 1, 2024

Freeman Security Services Misclassified Workers as Independent Contractors

In June of 2022, Freeman Security Services, Incorporated and its primary owner, Darren Freeman, were ordered by a federal judge to pay nearly $118,000 in back wages to guards who were misclassified as independent contractors. Over multiple years, the company stole the wages and benefits...

| September 24, 2024

Latest Updates on New Overtime Pay Rules for Salaried Employees

New Overtime Salary Rules Effective January 1, 2020 The Trump Administration’s Department of Labor has announced the final revised Overtime Rule for salaried employees, which will set the minimum salary required for the Executive, Administrative, and Professional overtime exemptions. The new overtime rule sets the...

| July 19, 2024

Exploring Exemptions: Understanding Nationwide FLSA Overtime Exemptions in 2024

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of employment law, you're not alone. With the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and its overtime exemptions constantly evolving, it can be difficult to keep up. However, it's important to stay informed, especially with the updates expected...

| May 27, 2024

New York Labor Law Requires Hourly Manual Workers be paid Weekly

New York employers (including many large retailers) that pay their manual employees hourly rates on a bi-weekly or semi-monthly basis may be violating a New York Labor Law that requires manual workers be paid weekly within seven calendar days of the end of the week...

| April 29, 2024

Do you sometimes work more than 80 hours in a pay period and still don’t get overtime?

How does overtime work in a two week pay period? Well, if you work more than 80 hours in a pay period and still do not get paid overtime, chances are you are being paid twice a month (semi-monthly) instead of every two weeks (bi-weekly)....

| April 29, 2024

Independent Contractor vs. Employee: The Delivery Driver Dilemma

In the bustling world of delivery services, a crucial question often arises: are delivery drivers independent contractors or employees? This distinction is not just a matter of terminology; it has significant legal, financial, and operational implications for both drivers and businesses. As the reliance on...

| January 25, 2024

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