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Wages and Hours

Employers must comply with various State and Federal laws regarding wages and hours including payment of minimum wages, compliance with the laws about the employment of minors, and payment of overtime compensation for eligible employees, among others.  Wage and hour laws are meant to protect employees, and to ensure that their employers treat them with certain fairness. Employers who fail to comply with wage and hour laws can be held liable for the violations. If you believe you have been the victim of wage violation, it is wise to seek the counsel of an experienced attorney who can discuss your case with you, and provide solid advice on your best course of legal action

 

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  • 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 … more
  • The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
    Just days after being inaugurated, President Barack Obama signed a new piece of legislation that was designed to bring fair pay to American workers. The law, known as the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009, overturned the 2007 Supreme Court decision of Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co and amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964. History of the Act In 2007, the United States … more

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