William Parsons
PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE OVERTIME CASE GOES TO THE SUPREME COURT
Are sales representatives from pharmaceutical companies entitled to overtime? Two recent cases have given different answers to that question. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals...
THE NOT-SO INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAM
So, you were injured at work and now your employer’s worker’s compensation carrier wants you to meet with their so-called “independent” doctor. What should you...
THE H-1B VISA PROGRAM AND “BENCHING” VIOLATIONS
While H-1B visas offer a great opportunity for both foreign nationals and American companies, unscrupulous employers can potentially take advantage of people’s desire to work...
SHOULD I BE PAID FOR MY INTERNSHIP?
Finding a job in today’s economy is not easy; however, it does not mean you should work for free. In order to get a foot...
WHEN AN EMPLOYER ISN’T PAYING LEGAL WAGES, EMPLOYEES HAVE THE RIGHT TO JOIN TOGETHER
If you have been subject to an illegal pay practice, you have the right to pursue your legal claims collectively with your fellow employees. Put...
PROTECTING YOUR WORKER’S COMPENSATION RIGHTS: REPORT ALL INJURIES & REPORT THEM CONSISTENTLY
Two of the most common reasons why worker’s compensation claims are denied involve when and how the injury was reported. Often, the insurance company will...
HOME HEALTH CARE WORKERS MAY SOON BE ENTITLED TO OVERTIME PAY
A recent Department of Labor Proposal may allow home health care workers to receive time and a half pay for overtime hours worked. Currently, such...
WHEN DOES MY WORKDAY START?
Many employees are required to perform duties for work before the start of their paid shift. Whether or not you have to be paid for...
VOCATIONAL RETRAINING BENEFITS
What happens if your work injury prevents you from returning to your job? If your injury has resulted in permanent restrictions and you are unable...