The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes provisions that protect tipped employees from a number of potential violations by employers. A new rule announced by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) at the end of 2020 amends the FLSA. The new rule codifies DOL guidance...
Are you interested in reducing the odds of an estate dispute and making the probate process go more smoothly for your heirs? The first step is to do your estate planning, of course. A proper estate plan can help avoid many issues that heirs face when they have to make...
Many people who are too tired to drive safely insist that they’re fine and that they can manage. If you suggest that they wait until the next day, they’d be shocked and would insist they can’t possibly do so. This attitude stems largely from the mistaken belief that...
Has it always been your dream to be a business owner? Have you spent years or decades working for yourself and only dreaming about starting your own company? If it’s finally time for you to start, you need to ask yourself some important questions first. Start here: Is...
In the United States, wage and hour laws are in place for employees who are paid an hourly wage or otherwise nonexempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If your employer has not been paying you overtime pay for the overtime hours you have worked, they may be...
People who think about a damaged spinal cord might think about permanent paralysis. They might not realize that there are some spinal cord injuries that might produce scary symptoms at first but heal as time progresses. One of the primary questions you should ask your...
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...
Traffic collisions are damaging for the people who are involved, but they can also cause significant issues on the roads for others. When a crash happens, an entire highway may have to shut down. Emergency crews may struggle to get to the victims because of traffic or...
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...
It’s sad to think about anyone getting hit by a car, especially since pedestrian crashes are completely preventable. Pedestrians have a right to walk in certain areas, such as on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk. They nearly always have the right of way, meaning that...
