At a time when billionaire extraordinaire Elon Musk is dominating headlines with his multi-billion-dollar buying spree, there is another story worth billions that is curiously absent from our Twitter feeds. Unfortunately, rather than recount the spending of riches, this story tells the tale of one of the greatest thefts in American history. Every hour, millions …
When it comes to wage violations, a common legal issue is whether the worker is an employee covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA). This law offers a multitude of legal rights to eligible workers. Some of the most prominent include: Federal minimum wage Overtime pay The 40-hour workweek standard But only …
Employee Status and Wage Protections Under the FLSA and Virginia Law Read More »
Choosing to file a lawsuit against an employer is a very difficult decision. But one of the major motivating factors to suing is the prospect of recovering damages. In most employment law cases, a plaintiff can potentially recover the following types of damages: Lost wages Front wages (sometimes called front pay) Emotional distress Consequential damages …
Workers in Washington, D.C. enjoy a wide range of employment protections and benefits, such as those concerning workplace discrimination and unpaid wages. For many employees, these protections go unnoticed, as the employer will treat its workers fairly, even if there isn’t a law requiring that it do so. But on occasion, an employer will mistreat …
When workers in Maryland provide services for an employer, they should receive compensation for their labor. This seems obvious, but it doesn’t always happen. Luckily, Maryland workers have a variety of state remedies to rely on to obtain the compensation they are entitled to in addition to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (FLSA). …
When a Virginia worker provides labor services to an employer, the worker should receive full compensation for his or her efforts. In the majority of circumstances, this occurs. But in certain situations, an employer won’t pay its workers what they’re entitled to, either as required by law or pursuant to an employment contract. If Virginia …
One of the oldest legal actions is the breach of contract lawsuit. It’s based on the idea that when two parties agree to do something and one of the parties does not, the aggrieved party should be able to enforce the promise made. But how exactly does this work in an unpaid wage situation? What …
When it comes to wages, we all know that with certain jobs (typically those that pay by the hour), working overtime means getting higher pay. In most cases it’s time-and-a-half, or 50% more money for each hour worked. There may be several laws that require this additional compensation, but the primary law is the Fair …
Straight-Time and Overtime Wage Enforcement for Workers on Federal Projects Read More »
As a worker, you understand that you get paid for the work you do. You also understand that no matter what, you should receive a minimum amount of compensation for your labor. But what this minimum amount adds up to can fluctuate based on any number of variables, such as the type of work you …
DC Voters Say Yes to Raising the Tipped Minimum Wage Read More »