It would be easy to say that 90 percent of jobs do not fall under these exemptions. Unfortunately, this is not true. As discussed in a previous article, overtime is not an automatic right for many jobs. This article will
The Fair Labor Standards Act (or “FLSA”) establishes many minimum standards for workers’ rights. Among these standards is mandatory minimum and overtime pay. The minimum wage, depending on your job, is typically $7.25. Overtime generally activates when you work either (a) more
Way back in February 2014, the Obama administration proposed new minimum wage rules for contractors hired by the federal government. The new minimum wage was raised to $10.15 and was finally implemented January 1st of this year. This is a
The holidays just ended so many of you may be wondering if you were a part-time or seasonal worker. Employers tend to use these terms interchangeably, which can cause confusion. This confusion allows employers to take advantage of workers and
Working off the clock refers to any time you perform your job duties while you are not being paid. It may seem like no big deal on an individual level, you have this work you need to finish, and you
To ring in the beginning of the holiday shopping season marked by Black Friday, this article will discuss overtime and holiday pay. You may assume that working more than eight hours a day or 40 hours a week entitles you
There has been a lot of talk about upping the federal minimum wage to $15 these past few years. However, just because one of the minimum wages is increased, does not mean all of them will be increased. The federal
It happened again. It’s Friday. You’re exhausted. It’s been a long week and you missed your child’s game again. You drive to work to get your check even though it’s your day off. But at least you made some extra
There are many employees in Missouri who endure substandard working conditions, long hours and wages that are far too low. Unfortunately, many are unsure how to improve their situation while others may not even know that they have the right
Most people wish they earned a little bit more for the work they do. It can be hard to make ends meet on a basic salary and harder still to put some money aside for emergencies or a much-needed vacation.
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