Wage theft has become a common problem for employees, especially for service and low-income ones, these days. From failure to receive rightfully earned overtime pay, receiving incorrect pay, or even not receiving pay at all, there are many ways employees are experiencing wage theft in today’s workplace. Recognizing Wage Theft Wage theft is defined as the illegal withholdings of wages, or the […]
There are many state and federal laws that protect employees from employer retaliation. Retaliation is when an employer takes an adverse action against an employee that negatively affects their employment, but only when he or she has exercised one of their legal rights. What Is Considered An Adverse Action? Termination, demotion, or suspension of your employment […]
Workplace violations are becoming more more common. However, there are many people out there that are unaware of their rights as employees and may not be aware that they are a victim of such violations. Here are the most common workplace violations and what you should know in order to protect your rights. Overtime Theft– Non-exempt employees […]
It is important for employees working in the service industry to make themselves knowledgeable and aware of how tipping works, as well as their rights when it comes to tip credits and tip pooling. Tipping- Service employees should never be required to forfeit any part of their earned tip to their employer or other employees. This rule can change, […]
Most employers are required to pay their employees overtime, according to federal and state laws, however, these laws often times contain exceptions. With these exceptions, some employees are not qualified to receive overtime pay and are considered “exempt” employees. The following types of employees are considered exempt from the Federal Overtime Law: Executive, Administrative, and Professional employees that […]
When it comes to understanding the complexities of wage and hour laws, people are often left with a variety of questions. In order to provide clarification, the employment attorneys at Maduff & Maduff want to share with you the most common wage and hour questions, and their answers. What are the wage and hour laws? The Fair Labor […]
Discrimination is a common issue that happens in today’s workplace. Whether discrimination is based on an applicant’s or employee’s age, sex, race, religion, disability, origin, ethnicity, or sexual orientation, there are things you can do to address or handle the violation of your employment rights. Know Your Rights And Address Your Issue Be knowledgeable in […]
Workers who have been faced with the unfortunate event of a violation of their employment rights must seek assistance from an employment attorney right away. There are significant areas of employment rights, and knowing who to turn to, whether its sexual harassment, racial discrimination, or anything else, is crucial to ensuring the proper actions are […]
In order to establish a national minimum wage as well as other labor laws, The Fair Labor Standards Act was passed in 1938. This act not only guaranteed things like overtime to qualified employees and the 40-hour workweek, but also prevent the employment of minors in “oppressive child labor”. Minimum Wage & Overtime The Fair Labor Standards Act requires that […]
Most employees working in the service industry will earn more money in the tips they receive, than they will receive in actual wages. It is important, however, that the people who are employed in the service industry understand how tipping works and what the tipping laws are in their particular state are, especially when it comes to ensuring […]
