Employment Law

You work hard day in and day out for the compensation that you deserve. All too often, though, employers try to short employees of the pay that they’re owed. This is especially true when it comes to overtime. Given that overtime pay can quickly add up, in many...

In New York, there are areas of employment law can sometimes be confusing if not outright blurred. One of the most common areas of employment where this can come up is determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. Since misclassifying an...

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the foundation for fair treatment in the workplace. It ensures that employees across the country have clear protections when it comes to wages and working hours. When you know how the FLSA applies to you, you understand your...

When people hear the phrase “wage theft”, they may imagine someone flat out refusing to pay for work their employees performed. This flagrant violation of federal and state law can happen, often when an employer is under financial distress but trying to cover that up...

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets standards for wages and hours across the United States, including guidelines for tipped employees. The FLSA influences how businesses pay employees like servers, bartenders, and others who depend on tips as part of their...

New Jersey workers can run into trouble when there is a dispute as to whether they are an independent contractor or an employee. While they might not think it is a big concern at the time, it can eventually lead to problems if they are seeking benefits they would...

When a worker in New York or New Jersey is being deprived wages they are entitled to, they automatically think about informing state and federal authorities to try and get what they are owed. However, recent cutbacks could hinder investigations. If a worker notices...

Once you file a claim related to employment law, whether it is based on harassment, discrimination, retaliation or violation of overtime laws, you will eventually reach a point where you must decide if you will settle the case or proceed to trial. Knowing when it is...

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that sets minimum standards New York and New Jersey employers must adhere to. The law protects employees from unfair treatment in the workplace. The FLSA covers areas including minimum wage, overtime pay, child...

Employment misclassification happens when a worker is wrongly labeled as an independent contractor instead of an employee. This is a serious issue because it can prevent a person from getting benefits and protections they are legally entitled to, such as minimum wage,...