Wage-And-Hour Claims

Fair compensation in the workplace has gained a national spotlight in recent years with more workers advocating for higher minimum wage, better compensation and recognition that acknowledges each individual’s worth. Unfortunately, unlawful practices still persist,...

Extra-curricular activities are an integral part of any school, providing students with opportunities to learn, socialize and develop skills outside the regular classroom. However, these enrichment activities are sometimes only possible because teachers supervise and...

Working in the service industry often means relying on tips to supplement your income. Tipping plays a significant role in the compensation of many service industry workers. The National Employment Law Project reports that over 4 million people in the United States...

In the ever-changing world of work, commissions provide a way to reward employees for their sales achievements. While they provide a financial incentive, questions arise about the circumstances under which employers can withhold these earnings, and how employees can...

When employers force employees like older home health aides and single mothers to work off the clock without pay, they cost the workers valuable time as well as earnings. They also violate the law, which has provisions in place to ensure workers receive their rightful...

As a hard-working employee who always puts your best foot forward on the job, you deserve your fair compensation. Unfortunately, some workplaces and employers will try to short-change employees, ensuring they do not get their fair share. How do they do this, and what...

From denied overtime to your employer's failure to provide you with breaks in accordance with the law, you need to take a firm stand for any wage and hour violations you experience. Furthermore, you should take a look at the state's minimum wage laws and immediately...

The concept of a workday varies greatly. People have different ideas, and states define it in a variety of ways. It is essential to understand the definition of a workday because this will impact many other aspects. It can affect overtime pay, benefits and other...

When you dedicate your time and professional talents to a Florida business, it is imperative that the person who pays you for the work you perform classifies you appropriately as either an employee or an independent contractor. Whether you are an employee or an...

Florida categorizes some occupations as tipped wage jobs, and this classification makes them exempt from the usual minimum wage standards. You might wonder how that makes sense, especially with how discussions of raising the minimum wage have taken the stage in recent...