Month: August 2020

Lawmakers urge the VA to take action on sexual harassment claims

On Behalf of Hantzes & Associates | Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorized

Recent studies have shown that over a quarter of female employees working at Veterans Affairs have reported sexual harassment in addition to a smaller percentage of male employees. In response, a group of congressional leaders sent a letter to the VA Secretary urging...

Caution: Financial services workers may be eligible for overtime

On Behalf of Hantzes & Associates | Aug 10, 2020 | Wage and Hour Disputes

When many people think of an exempt employee, they think of someone who is paid on a salaried basis. In reality, being paid on a salary does not necessarily make you exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Each worker’s duties have to be carefully considered...