Wage-And-Hour Claims

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...

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...

In general, state and federal laws prevent discrimination in pay between male and female employees. As with anything, though, there are some exceptions. According to the Florida Statutes, employers must have a valid reason backed by evidence as to why they would pay a...

As a gainfully employed individual, you expect just compensation for the work you do for your employer. If you do not receive what you have earned, it can be frustrating and stressful for you and your family. There are many names for this situation, including unpaid...

When your employer stumbles into financial hardship, they may even need to file for bankruptcy or could get forced into total shut-down of operations. In these dire times, it is highly likely that certain positions will end up getting cut. It is important to...

If you count on your regular paycheck to live, you are far from alone. In fact, according to a recent study, 56% of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck. Many individuals also have more credit card debt than they do savings. Your paystubs likely list the deductions...