Month: August 2020
A severance agreement is an important legal document. Workers that are given such agreements should always consult with an experienced employment attorney to learn of their legal rights before signing them. Below…
Companies that decide to lay off workers usually give these workers a severance agreement to try to minimize their exposure to lawsuits. A severance agreement is an important legal document. It is…
The janitorial industry is rife with overtime violations. A case filed by the Department of Labor (“DOL”) illustrates some of the issues in this industry. Jani-King of Oklahoma Inc. was sued for…
Call centers frequently violate the FLSA by failing to pay their workers overtime or minimum wages. A recent federal case in Nevada illustrates some of the issues call center employees face when…
Companies commonly violate the FLSA by failing to pay employees for pre-shift work and/or travel time. A case from the Western District of Texas illustrates these issues. Following a lawsuit filed by…
Workers who are shorted on overtime claims often have a choice to make as to whether to opt in or out of a class or collective action settlement. Whether they join the…