Posts by Buckley Bala Wilson Mew LLP
Amazing 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…
Read MoreA Claim For Retaliation May Exist Where A Friend Is Fired
While most people are aware that it is illegal to discriminate on the basis of sex, race or religion, many people do not realize that it is also against the law to retaliate against someone who makes such claims. This is true even if a court doesn’t find that discrimination occurred. If you are subjected…
Read MoreUndocumented Workers Protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets forth federal guidelines that affect nearly all employers concerning overtime pay and minimum wage requirements. For example, the FLSA requires that workers be paid at least minimum wage and overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half times their standard rate of pay for those non-exempt workers…
Read MorePassing ENDA and the Pay Check Fairness Act Would Benefit Workers
In President Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address, he set forth an agenda promising to make 2014 a year of action. He also expressed his commitment to civil liberties and civil rights. Included in his goals was pay equity for women and economic security for families. One of the changes many advocates seek is…
Read MoreShould you be compensated for time spent putting on and taking off protective gear?
A recent case heard before the U.S. Supreme Court evaluated when your employer must compensate you for putting on/taking off different required types of work gear. The questions involves what is called “donning and doffing” (taking on and off clothes and/or protective gear.) In many instances, your employer may be required to pay you for…
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