Wage And Hour Laws

The minimum wage was a hot topic over the past few years. The famed “Fight for 15” pitted service workers, predominately in the fast food industry, against employers both big and small. The “Fight for 15” basic argument was that the minimum wage did not provide a livable wage which forced people on the minimum wage to seek government assistance.…

There are laws are in place to protect the rights of workers in Missouri and throughout the country. These wage laws ensure that employees get paid properly and are afforded breaks, among other protections. A recent situation in another state focused on a hotel accused with violating several of the local and state minimum wage laws. A hotel finds itself…

The “Fight for 15” was a nationwide push to raise minimum wages to $15 an hour. It was largely successful, states and cities across the country are raising their minimum wage. But there is one group is that largely being omitted, tipped or “service” workers. This post will go over how they were left behind by the “Fight for 15.”…

President Trump announced his selection for Labor Secretary (head of the Department of Labor) back in December of 2016. But it is only recently that the country has taken a good look at their potential Labor Secretary’s positions and background. Andy Puzder, the nominee, is CEO of CKE Restaurants (you might know them as Carl’s Jr. and Hardees). Mr. Puzder…

Often companies have to decide between hiring permanent employees or independent contractors to get the job done. Independent contractors cannot be considered as employees and are paid for the services they provide. However, contractors might spend several years working with a particular organization. The line between contractors and employees is very thin, and sometimes companies might exploit this fact without breaking any…