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Salary Overtime Laws Currently, federal overtime laws prevent salaried employees from receiving overtime pay. This means that as a salary employee, you won’t be paid overtime for working more than 40 hours a week. However, just because you get paid by an annual salary rate does not mean that you are completely exempt from receiving overtime. This article explains in further detail...

Is Mandatory Overtime Legal? Has your employer ever forced you to work overtime? If you’ve been forced to work mandatory overtime, you likely questioned whether or not it’s legal. Although forcing an employee to work overtime isn’t always ethical, your employer can make you work mandatory overtime. There are ways you can avoid overtime, but the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA)...

What Is Overtime Pay? Employees are entitled to overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours in their typical work week. Overtime pay, also referred to as “time and a half,” is an employee’s regular wage plus half that amount. Most employers try to get away with not paying their employees the correct overtime, or will force their employees to work overtime. This article will tell you...

Age discrimination in the workplace is an incredibly common problem for lawyers. From 2010 to 2017, older workers filed over 200,000 age discrimination lawsuits. The fact is, someone’s age doesn’t determine their worth as a worker. Yet, older workers still experience age discrimination in the workplace. There’s a lot of ageist myths about older workers; that they’re hard to...

Ultimately, your employer cannot deny you unemployment benefits. Unemployment is a taxable-based, state program. However, employers can contest unemployment claims, which is why your claim may be denied. Before you receive unemployment benefits, your state’s unemployment agency reviews your application to ensure you qualify for unemployment benefits. These qualifications can vary...

Construction sites can see some of the most devastating accidents. As a construction worker, you’re exposed to more hazards than most other jobs. If you are injured at work, there’s luckily things like workers compensation that can help you recover.  If you do need help getting a settlement for your injuries, you can always call a lawyer. A lawyer can help you calculate exactly what...

Construction Lawyers Working in construction has obvious hazards. But you shouldn’t have to fear for your life whenever you step on the job site, or worry about what’ll happen after you’ve had an accident. Construction lawyers can help their clients get compensation and settle any kind of dispute you may be having.   Whatever loss or dispute you’ve had, a construction lawyer...

A car accident can change your life. The moments after a car crash are critical. Although you may not feel sore after a car accident, you may find new injuries occurring in the weeks following. There’s a lot of injuries you can sustain from a car accident, but some aren’t always apparent right away.  The way to make sure you’re safe and healthy is to see a doctor right after your...

Getting into a car accident can change your life forever. Your car is expensive and getting the right repairs can take weeks or months. Car accident injuries can follow you even years after an accident. The moments after your crash are critical. Saying or doing the wrong thing can potentially hurt your chances of getting you the right settlement. By following these tips, you’re sure to get...

What To Do After A Motorcycle Accident Motorcycle accidents are incredibly common. Injuries and fatal crashes are shockingly higher for motorcycles than any other vehicle on the road. Motorcycles are smaller and faster, making them far more dangerous for motorcyclists. So the best way to protect yourself after a crash is to know what to do after a motorcycle accident. In this article,...