Archive for 2014
Do You Know The Facts About Religious Discrimination?
The federal government has just released new documents meant to help employees who may have questions concerning employment discrimination – specifically religious discrimination in the work place. These articles are meant to provide general guidance. However, if you believe that have suffered any form of discrimination, it is always a good idea to consult with…
Read MoreMuslim Man Wins Religious Discrimination Verdict
Recently, a jury awarded a Muslim man $1.1 million in an employment and religious discrimination case. This represents one of the largest employment law verdicts for a Muslim American. According to the lawsuit, the man came to the United States from Tunisia a little over 20 years ago seeking the “American Dream.” However, he alleged…
Read MoreDelivery Drivers Settle FLSA Misclassification Lawsuit
One of the areas that creates a significant amount of confusion – and litigation – in employment law is the issue of misclassification. Misclassification refers to the practice of identifying workers who should be considered “employees” as “independent contractors” and thus denying them the benefits they deserve pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).…
Read MoreAre Workers Entitled To Pay For Time Spent Waiting To Go Through Security Checkpoints At Work?
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case filed by Nevada workers alleging FLSA violations. In Integrity Staffing Solutions v. Busk, workers who spent time filling Amazon.com orders, have alleged that the Fair Labor Standards Act requires that they be compensated for time spent “emptying their pockets and passing through metal detectors before…
Read MoreAmazing Race Contestants File Employment Discrimination Lawsuit
News reports that two former contestants on the Amazing Race have filed an employment discrimination lawsuit alleging that they were not hired due to their race and religion. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 makes it illegal to discriminate in terms of employment of the basis of an individual’s race, color, sex,…
Read MoreReality TV Writers Seek Overtime Protections
Reality TV now makes up a large percentage of the shows Americans watch. However, unlike network show where most writers are protected by collective bargaining agreements, many reality TV writers lack these protection. As a result, like most workers, they must rely on federal and state wage and hour laws – such as the right…
Read MoreIraq Veteran Excluded from Hiring List May Have USERRA Claim
Individuals who sign up for the military are prepared to make significant sacrifices to defend our country. However, losing your job or being denied an employment opportunity as the result of your dedication should not be one of them. National guard member and members in the reserves face particular difficulties since they are typically called…
Read MoreIs Attendance an Essential Function of Your Job?
If you take a leave of absence from work because of a disability, do you know if you are entitled to return to your job? Your employment rights depend on a variety of factors, so it is always important to check with an experienced Atlanta employment attorney if you have any questions about your rights…
Read MoreImproper Tip Pooling Leads To Significant Wage And Hour Lawsuit
Recently, a popular sports bar chain agreed to pay millions of dollars to settle a wage and hour claim. The back wage lawsuit arose as the result of the bar’s improperly withholding tips from waiters and bartenders. Additionally, the lawsuit alleged that “Chickie’s & Pete’s,” violated minimum wage and overtime pay laws. Overtime pay and…
Read MoreWill The Federal Minimum Wage Hike Affect You?
Beginning next January 2015 home health care workers will be covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. This change in the law will affect the nearly 2 million home care workers who make up one of the fastest-growing occupations in the country. Currently, the FLSA covers nearly all workers who work for a wage in…
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