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Si usted ha trabajado en un proyecto de obras públicas en Nuevo México —como una escuela, una carretera o un edificio del gobierno— probablemente tenía derecho a recibir el salario prevaleciente correspondiente…
If you have worked on a public works project in New Mexico—such as a school, highway, or government building—you were likely entitled to be paid the prevailing wage for your trade. These…
Truck drivers and owner-operators work hard for their money. Unfortunately, some trucking companies make improper deductions from their pay—leaving drivers shortchanged and frustrated. If you’re in the industry, it’s important to understand…
While I typically use this blog to write about unpaid overtime and other legal issues, one of my personal passions is college fantasy football. This post is a fun departure from my…
If you’ve been working long hours and not receiving overtime pay because your employer says you’re an “independent contractor,” you’re not alone—and you may have a legal claim for unpaid wages. A…
For years, mortgage companies have used a range of compensation schemes to avoid paying employees the overtime wages they are legally entitled to. Workers with job titles such as “mortgage loan originator,”…
A recent ruling from the U.S. District Court in Delaware has major implications for current and former Anheuser-Busch employees who were paid a salary but performed manual labor tasks. In Nelson v….
In a recent ruling, a federal Arizona judge ordered a former Barrett Financial Group employee to arbitrate her unpaid overtime claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The decision reinforces a…
An employee of RealPage, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging violations of federal overtime laws. The plaintiff’s primary job duties involved data entry. According to the complaint, the plaintiff…
As a Texas attorney who has represented hundreds of workers and recovered millions of dollars on their behalf, I’ve seen firsthand how employers cut corners when it comes to paying workers what…
In Fair Labor Standards Act cases, plaintiffs sometimes seek to toll the limitations period of any members of the proposed collective where judicial delays occur while a motion for conditional certification is…
If you work in a call center, you may be working “off-the-clock” without realizing it—and that means you could be owed unpaid wages and overtime. Many call center companies require employees to…
You may be entitled to significant compensation if you’re an assistant manager working long hours without overtime pay. Major retailers, including Burlington Coat Factory, Kohl’s, and Rite-Aid, have paid millions to settle…
Injured at Work? You May Have More Options Than You Think If you’ve been injured at work in the Midland-Odessa area, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, many injured…
If you are a truck driver, you play an essential role in keeping our economy moving. You face long hours on the road, challenging weather conditions, and other risks that come with…
If you’re a commercial truck driver who has been injured while on the job, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Truck accidents can result in serious injuries, including: Traumatic brain injuries…
Truck driving is a vital yet demanding profession, and drivers often work long hours to keep the economy moving. While federal law under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) generally exempts truckers…
A federal court recently issued an important ruling in the unpaid overtime case Warden v. Pilot Catastrophe Services, Inc. In this case, the court compelled arbitration and dismissed the collective action claim,…
As an experienced overtime attorney, I am often asked when employers must pay their employees for travel time. In Walters v. Professional Labor Group, LLC (7th Cir. 2024), the Seventh Circuit clarified…
In a significant ruling for workers classified as independent contractors and denied overtime pay, the U.S. Court of Appeals upheld a jury’s verdict awarding unpaid wages to a group of Direct Service…