Wage theft is not as easy to spot as you might think. Most employers don't pay cash, so the prospect of your employer taking out a few bills before handing over your pay is low. It's more likely that your employer direct deposits your pay into your bank account. Many...
Wage and Hour Disputes
2 ways companies try to avoid paying workers overtime
Overtime wages can be an incredible boon to those who work a job paid on an hourly basis. They never know how much they might make from week to week, so making one-and-a-half times their usual hourly wage is a great opportunity. Theoretically, paying overtime is...
Your time clock records are a protection, not just an obligation
An employment contract is essentially an agreement between your business and an individual worker for them to trade their time, services and expertise for a specific amount of money. Workers that you pay on an hourly basis should receive compensation for all the time...
When are workers in Virginia owed overtime pay?
People in McLean have a strong work ethic, and many will work above and beyond the traditional 40-hour workweek to get the job done and support their families. It is important that these workers understand when they are owed overtime wages, so they can protect their...
Caution: Financial services workers may be eligible for overtime
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...
