Category: Wage Theft & Unpaid Wages

How Will They Affect You? New regulations governing overtime pay and minimum wage went into effect on Saturday, October 3, 2020. And it’s about time. This is the first time these regulations have been updated in approximately 40 years.  According to the official press release from the Pennsylvania governor’s office, […]

It’s Illegal Under the FLSA If your paycheck is smaller than you expected, your employer may be in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA establishes the federal minimum wage, as well as nationwide rules for when qualifying employees should be paid overtime. Your employer may be […]

Don’t Let Your Employer Withhold the Pay You’re Owed As working from home becomes the new normal, this question becomes increasingly relevant. Working from home often blurs the lines between your work day and time off, and it’s not unusual for people to find themselves working longer hours at home […]

AND WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT The Equal Pay Act is a federal law that requires men and women working substantially equal jobs to receive equal pay. The law covers salaries as well as other types of compensation, such as insurance benefits, stock options, bonuses, and commissions. However, despite […]

Your Rights Under the Pennsylvania Wage Payment Collection Law The basic agreement between employer and employee is that the employee gives their time to the employer, and the employer pays wages to the employee. Wages can include many things, including salaries or an hourly rate, fringe benefits, bonuses, and commissions. […]