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VACATION, HOLIDAY, AND SICK PAY MYTHS REVEALED
Myth: The law requires that my employer provide paid time off for vacation. FACT: Federal law does not require payment for time not worked, such...
All Workers Have the Right to Be Paid—With or Without Documents
The United States Fair Labor Standards Act requires that employers pay their workers for all hours worked, and for overtime (time and a half) for...
Derecho de Todos los Trabajadores a Ser Pagados
La Acta Federal de Igualdad en labor de Los Estados Unidos, requiere que los empleadores les paguen a sus trabajadores por todas las horas trabajadas...
CALL CENTER EMPLOYEES ARE ENTITLED TO PAY FOR ALL HOURS WORKED
Call center employees (for example, telemarketers, customer service representatives, customer support desk employees, and account collections employees) are entitled to be paid for every hour...
You Were Fired… But Was It Wrongful Termination?
Losing a job, whether you expect it or not, is extremely stressful. Meeting with a lawyer can help you sort out whether you have legal...
FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS OF EMPLOYEES
Speaking At Your Own Risk… Wisconsin has been abuzz for the last year with all things policy and politics – from protests to recall elections...
THE TRUTH ABOUT SALARIED WORKERS AND OVERTIME
One of the first questions I ask during an initial consultation with a potential client is whether he or she earns overtime pay for working...
“FILE THAT LAWSUIT AND YOU’RE FIRED…”
Employee Protections From Employer Retaliation Every employee has the right to file a claim or participate in a lawsuit for wage violations. However, individuals are...
Financial Services Employees May Be Owed Overtime Pay
Federal and state overtime laws exempt certain employees from overtime wage pay based primarily on their job duties. Oftentimes, employees assume that all highly compensated...