Wage and hour lawsuits
Cook Awarded Nearly $85K for Unpaid Overtime and Retaliation
Retaliation is never a good idea, especially when you’re in the wrong. Even if it’s only one employee complaining. Here’s an object lesson for those who still don’t get it.
There’s Hard Headed, and Then There’s This Guy
OK, so maybe you think the DOL shouldn’t be picking on you for all your FLSA violations. That doesn’t make ignoring a court order to pay back wages and overtime a good idea.
Heads I Win, Tails You Lose
A federal judge finds it’s unfair for a supermarket chain to expect department heads and “co-managers” to work unpaid overtime (like salaried exempt employees), but to dock their pay when they’re out for part of a day (like an hourly employee).
Wage and Hour Lawsuit Trifecta
Quick takes on three wage and hour lawsuits: Centex, a cement company, the Saratoga Race Track and Earl’s restaurants have all reportedly been very, very naughty.
Cooperate With the Investigators and No One Gets Hurt
While it might feel satisfying to defy wage and hour investigators, you’re probably better off cooperating with the auditors. Find out what happened to this Pennsylvania company when they chose to cooperate.
States Stepping Up Enforcement — NY Nabs Garment Factory for $3 Million
Jin Shun, Incorporated, a NYC garment factory, and its two owners, has been charged with underpaying over 100 workers by nearly $3 million in wages and overtime. So what makes this case particularly egregious? Read on to find out.
Inaccurate Records Place Burden on Employer
If you’re an employer, you have a legal obligation to keep accurate records of your employees’ time worked, with emphasis on the word “accurate.” In some cases, inaccurate records might be as bad (or even worse) as no records at all.
Say What?!?
A mind-boggling story of restroom attendants at county and agricultural fairs forced to not only work strictly for tips, but to turn over half those tips to their employer.
Yes, You Have to Count ALL Their Hours Worked
A Louisiana staffing firm learns the hard way the perils of misclassifying employees and not paying attention to how many hours those people you thought were “independent contractors” are actually working.
What You Don’t Know Can Cost You
Could you afford a $3.9 million settlement with your employees over wage and hour issues? If they filed a lawsuit, would you be prepared, or would you be caught unawares?
