Wages and Hours Articles

• Do I have to pay my employees overtime?
  Generally, if you allow your employees to work overtime, or more than 40 hours in a one week period, the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), which is a … More
• In this economy, I’m afraid of being laid off from my job. What will I do?
  In the case of some layoffs that involve many workers or an entire workplace, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Act may apply. If the WARN Act is … More
• What You Need to Know about 401k Withdrawals
  401k plans are common retirement investment tools for United States workers. The plans, named for the section of the IRS code that defines them, allow workers to save … More
• Wage and Hour Law Enforcement
  Many employees are protected by federal laws which mandate a minimum wage, overtime pay and fair pay that is free from discrimination. Employees can contact the … More
• 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 … 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, … More