Author: Murphy Law

State law is stricter than federal law when it comes to overtime calculations If you work for an employer that has operations in multiple states, it’s wise to pay extra attention to your overtime calculations. Why is that? Because Pennsylvania law differs from federal law in terms of overtime calculations. […]

Lesbian worker says giving her partner a goodbye kiss before work ruined her career For many people, giving their significant other a goodbye kiss is just part of their daily routine.  But a lesbian college professor claims that doing so may have ruined her career. She’s suing, alleging that her […]

How the “gig economy” translates to federal labor laws Today’s so-called gig economy seems to be populated by a lot of unintentional freelancers. Are you one of them? Maybe you work 40 hours a week (or more) for one company, yet you’re classified as an independent contractor. But that supposed […]

Federal law offers some protection for expressing breastmilk As a father of four small children, I have a lot of empathy for nursing mothers who plan to return to work. In fact, I’ve seen my wife tackle this challenge four times. Thankfully, her employer has always been supportive of her […]

To be exempt, workers have to meet certain criteria Do you suspect that you’re being cheated out of overtime? If so, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, many employers shortchange workers by misclassifying them as exempt. However, it’s important to know that under federal law, your status as exempt or non-exempt is […]