The Department of Labor has made the decision to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), intending to update sections of the FSLA that deal with wages and overtime, making this the first update to the federal wage law since 2004. According to the DOL, this update to the FSLA is necessary in order to bring federal wage […]
Sometimes employees, and even employers, forget what the appropriate behavior for work is, and end up saying or doing something during work hours that can land them in a lot of trouble. This is why it is critical that you understand employment laws and what is acceptable behavior at work. It is also important to recognize when you […]
The Class action lawsuit, along with the Collective Action lawsuit used in FLSA overtime and wage cases, are critical tools for individuals to be able to vindicate their rights. By taking a small amount of money from a lot of people, a company can make a huge financial difference to its bottom line, without creating […]
Last week the Supreme Court agreed to review a case out of California that determined that Car Dealership Service Advisers were entitled to overtime. We discussed it at length here. The California decision was in stark contrast to two other decisions which held that Car Dealership Service Advisors were not entitled to overtime. The issue is whether service […]
There are several federal laws that have been established in order to protect employee rights. The following information will help you to understand your basic rights, as well as the laws that protect your rights as an employee. Basic Employee Rights While not all businesses will qualify for each law, there are basic rights in all workplaces, including: […]
In today’s world, where lawsuits have become a common thing, it is important to know whom you can turn to and trust in the event you are filed with a lawsuit. Regardless of the situation you may be facing, an employment attorney can help you. There may be many occasions in which you may need to seek […]
The Supreme Court is currently reviewing whether to accept a case out of California that found that service advisors or parts advisors are not exempt from the FLSA and are therefore entitled to overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 in a workweek. This decision Navarro et al. v. Encino Motorcars, LLC – was in stark contrast with […]
On October 6, 2015, Chief Justice Roberts denied a stay thereby confirming that new regulations (see our blog post about it here) will go into effect after the Court of Appeals enters its mandate – which is expected as soon as October 13, 2015. Here are the key takeaways from these changes. Most domestic service […]
It is important to know whom you can turn to and trust in the event your employment rights have been violated, especially when you have taken the appropriate steps to handle your concern but have not been taken seriously. It is often during these occasions in which employees will ignore their concerns simply because they […]
What Is An Exempt Employee? Most employers are required to pay their employees overtime, according to federal and state laws, however, these laws often times contain exceptions, meaning that some employees are not qualified to receive overtime pay and are considered “exempt” employees. Businesses that have more than $500,000 in sales each year or is considered […]
