Money often motivates people to do questionable things. The profit motive in business may inspire a company to take advantage of, abuse or even knowingly endanger its staff to make more money or avoid expenditures. In a perfect world, companies would do what was right...
Employment Law
What rights do nursing mothers have at work?
Women who are nursing a baby who is under 1 year old have specific rights that are based in federal law. The Fair Labor Standards Act Section 7 requires that employers meet certain requirements for these mothers. These provisions apply to any employee who isn’t exempt...
Here is what to know about Fair Labor Standards Act violations
You were frustrated when your employer continued to fail to pay you minimum wage. They tried to explain that you had expenses coming out of your check, but you didn’t approve any. You have spent nothing and done everything you were supposed to. It’s been weeks, and...
Study shows wage theft takes tremendous toll in U.S.
Wage theft may not be at the top of our minds when we think about serious crimes in the United States. However, a report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) estimates millions of workers lose up to $16 billion a year in lost wages through illegal practices by...
