Possible Damages for Wage and Hour Law Violations
Most employees make an agreement with their employers that in return for going to work and performing their jobs they will be compensated with wages. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) defines the minimum wage and overtime pay, among other things. Many states have enacted similar laws that regulate the minimum amount that an employee must be paid in return for doing his or …
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Blowing the Whistle
Most Americans depend on their jobs. For most of us, our job is our livelihood and we are dependent on the money that it brings in to meet our living expenses. For many of us, our jobs are also a source of pride or accomplishment and play a large part in defining what we do with our days. For those reasons, most employees are hesitant to do anything that could cost them their …
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