Do you frequently work through lunch breaks? Or complete tasks after you’ve clocked out for the day? Unfortunately, the FLSA law may not always work in your favor if you attempt to recover those lost wages. Gap time—the difference between the hours a person works and...
A client went to an employment attorney wanting to file a civil suit against her former employer for discrimination. Even though her case was valid, unfortunately, no firm was able to help her. Why? Because during the workers’ compensation portion of her case, she had...
This week we’re wrapping up our “What Happens When” series with an in-depth look at Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Previously in our series, we covered Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcies. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one of the most common forms of personal bankruptcy and can...
Some people think they can post anything they want on social media without being fired because it’s protected free speech. Some companies believe they can fire employees for anything they post on social media if it doesn’t meet their policies. So, can you be fired for...
You fell behind on your house payments and couldn’t catch up. Your lender foreclosed on the house and sold it to someone else. While it hurts to lose your home, at least you can move on and start rebuilding your life. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Lenders...