When many people think about theft in America, they consider stories frequently profiled on television. Maybe they imagine people breaking into a jewelry store, for example, or robbing a bank. Maybe they just think of your average home invasion where someone’s...
As an employee, you have certain rights under the law. And, the nature of your employment arrangement determines those protections. The average worker has the right to certain wage expectations, including receiving the state's minimum wage and also overtime pay. They...
If you work in the state of New York, the overtime rules may be somewhat confusing. Below are some common questions from employees regarding New York’s overtime laws. What can I do if my company doesn’t pay the overtime they owe me? Go to your nearest Department of...
You’re a loyal employee and you work as hard as you possibly can. Given these facts, it only seems right that you are paid a fair salary. Usually, this happens but it certainly isn’t always the case. Employers could be making deductions that mean you are essentially...
Working in hotels, restaurants, bars, catering and other businesses in the hospitality industry can mean working at all hours of the day and night. As a result, employees can and do get taken advantage of. That’s why New York state’s Hospitality Industry Wage Order...
You’re tired of your job and you don’t like the way your boss treats you, so one day you just decide to quit. You could provide a two-week notice, but it’s not required under the law, so you simply tell your boss you’re done and will not be back. Your boss is less...
A significant portion of a company’s operational budget goes to staffing expenses. Some entities aim to maximize profits by reducing the amount of staff on board, minimizing the number of hours worked or paying workers as little as possible, among others. Minimizing...
Every state is different when it comes to overtime rules. In California, for example, workers in certain situations are paid double overtime. This is legally mandated for workers who go beyond 12 hours in a single day or who work overtime when their schedule puts them...
Tough times call for tough measures. However, that never means cheating employees out of their hard-earned wages. Unfortunately, that seems to be the “default” option for a lot of companies when they’re desperate to make their financial forecasts a reality. A new...
Many workers in New York hoped for good news regarding a potential raise in the state’s latest budget, but the wage hike did not occur. It was a discomforting blow for many workers. Those in home health care would have benefited significantly from the increase. Many...
