Employment Law

Employment laws related to men and women have come a long way over the past several decades. However, situations can still arise involving unequal pay between male and female employees. This can potentially trigger a claim under the Equal Pay Act. Understanding the...

Reporting employer misconduct takes a certain amount of bravery. It is the right thing to do, but an employee may rightly fear that their employer will take action against them for making such a report. However, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) prohibits...

As the economy recovers from recession, people are gradually easing back into the workforce in hybrid-remote set-ups, full-time at the office or other arrangement. In the freelance world, opportunities abound as online markets and gig economy websites job postings...

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act, in addition to state wage laws, governs compensation for training and other activities at work. An employee who watches an on-demand training webinar during normal work hours must be paid for that time under FLSA, according to a...