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 […]
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Imagine this situation: you work in a job that pays by the hour. Your typical workweek is 40 hours, with overtime pay for any time worked above 40 hours. Despite officially having one job, you’re often required to work for two companies. On occasion, you get really busy and work 30 hours in a week
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Successful financial advisers work hard for their money, but should that money include overtime pay? Depending on the facts of a situation, a person working as a financial adviser may or may not be considered a nonexempt, hourly employee who qualifies for overtime pay if he or she works more than 40 hours a week.
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Has your employer denied you benefits or overtime pay because it considers you an independent contractor? As an employee, you are entitled to certain protections under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). But many employers have reclassified employees as independent contractors to save money or reduce their overhead. If this happens to you, you
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If you are not getting paid at least minimum wage, being paid on time, getting paid the overtime you deserve, or getting rest breaks you are entitled to, your employer may be violating state and federal laws. In most cases, your options are to file a complaint with the appropriate government agency or file a
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Have questions about your potential legal case? Our Legal Leverage course has you covered! Depending on what you do and how much you are paid, a recent update to a federal Department of Labor regulation going into effect in December may affect how many hours you work and how much you will be paid. Normally,
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If you work in the “gig economy,” have been reading our blog posts, or like to keep up with current events, you’re probably aware of the legal issue of whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor or employee. We discussed why this question matters in our earlier blog post titled “The Rights
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Employers are trying to compete and seeking higher profits by cutting costs. Sometimes the costs that are cut are worker salaries, which may be replaced, legitimately or not, by independent contractors. These contractors, if legitimately used to perform work, are not entitled to wages, overtime, work breaks, benefits, workers’ compensation, or unemployment insurance benefits. The
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Earlier this month, the federal Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposed rule that could mean more money for those earning low salaries. The idea is to force employers to choose to raise salaries or pay employees hourly wages and overtime. But the proposal is in the form of a proposed rule concerning enforcement of
The California labor commission ruled that an Uber driver is an employee, not an independent contractor, as claimed by the company. If that decision is upheld and sets a precedent for those in similar situations nationwide, it could have a massive impact on the ride-sharing company and others like it. Short term, it could mean
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