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FLSA: Are You Protected?
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...
1542 Waiver: Beware of Signing
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...
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: What Happens When?
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...
Fired for Facebook Posts: Possible?
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...
Deficiency Judgment after Foreclosure
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...
Employment Attorney: Prepare For Meeting
If you’ve decided it’s time to seek legal counsel because of your employment issues, the best thing you can do is make sure you’re prepared. This first meeting with an employment attorney will tell you a lot about what you can expect in the immediate future for your...
Employment Law: Do You Have a Strong Case?
If you have experienced a situation at work that you think is illegal, you may be wondering if there is anything might make your particular employment law case stronger or weaker. While it’s unlikely that one factor will determine if you win or lose, there are a few...
Denied Wages? Amazon Workers Sue
Internet giant Amazon requires warehouse workers to go through a security check at the end of their shift to prevent stealing. But workers, who are not paid as they wait in line, say they have been denied wages and that Amazon is the one doing the stealing. Now the...
Employment Law Arbitration
What do you need to know about employment law arbitration? You have a grievance against your employer. You’ve been through all the proper employment law channels and you’re working with an employment attorney to make sure your case is air-tight. You’ve even begun the...
