The Fair Labor Standards Act provides critical protections to U.S. workers, including a way for them to demand accountability from an employer who has violated wage laws. You could have grounds for such a claim if your employer has failed to pay you at least minimum wage, pay you for the total hours you’ve worked, […]
Worker classification in California affects how people get paid and the types of legal protections they receive. State law sets clear standards for determining whether a worker is a California employee vs. an independent contractor. This classification affects which wage and hour laws apply to the worker, including their entitlement to minimum wages, overtime, rest […]
Many new mothers must return to work before they stop lactating. This means they must take time periodically to pump breast milk. However, in years past, less understanding American employers often would refuse to grant breaks to pump or give new mothers privacy to perform this necessary task. In 2010, Congress passed a law called […]
