Wage and Hour Claims

With fears surrounding the spread of the coronavirus, employees are understandably concerned about its affect on the daily life, including how their jobs and pay may be affected. Everybody’s situation is different depending on a variety of factors such as where they work, the type of work they perform, whether they are exempt or non-exempt,…

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides many wage and hour provisions that apply to nearly all workers in the United States. Two main considerations include that workers be paid at least minimum wage and that non-exempt workers who work more than 40-hours in any work week be paid overtime compensation (typically one and one-half…

As of January 2020, new provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will take effect. The FLSA has numerous provisions, ensuring that workers earn at least minimum wage and non-exempt employees receive overtime pay at a rate of one and one-half times their standard rate of pay. Recently, the law was amended, raising the…

For the first time in nearly 60 years, the Department of Labor has updated the meaning of a “joint employer” pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). This update is significant when it comes to determining who is responsible for ensuring you receive the appropriate benefits and compensation for your position. Pursuant to the…

After several delays and legal challenges, an amendment to the salary threshold set forth in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is set to go into effect on January 1, 2020.  Pursuant to the FLSA, workers must be paid at least minimum wage and non-exempt workers are entitled to be paid compensation at one- and…

Recently a federal court in Atlanta determined that an international company operating a popular Atlanta restaurant violated numerous provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA). According to reports, the company must pay nearly $50,000 in back wages and damages for violating minimum wage and overtime provisions. The FLSA is a federal regulation that sets…

The Department of Labor has indicated that as early as March of 2019, new rules will be issued concerning the overtime exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  The proposed changes have been on hold for nearly two years and involve qualifications necessary to be considered exempt under the FLSA. Pursuant to the FLSA, if…

Widespread weather related closures are expected this week as an arctic blast envelopes much of the country, including portions of Georgia. In anticipation of the cold weather, many offices are closing and telling employees to stay home. While many workers relish a day off, whether due to cold, storms, or other inclement conditions, others wonder…