Employee Rights

Wage and Hour Claims

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the primary federal law regulating compensation. Among other things, it sets out the requirements for overtime pay. Just because you are on salary or classified by your employer as exempt it does not mean you are not entitled to overtime.

Employers try to cut corners by requiring employees to work off the clock, refusing to pay overtime, illegally including managerial staff or non-service employees in tip pools, shaving hours off time cards, misclassifying non-exempt salaried workers as exempt (for example, giving an employee a “management” title but not changing, and even increasing, his non-management job duties), or any of a variety of other maneuvers designed to take advantage of their workers.

Sexual Harassment and Discrimination

Sexual harassment and discrimination are serious workplace offenses. The law expects employers to be fair and reasonable both when hiring and in the way they conduct everyday business. People of both genders have a right not to be sexually harassed under the law. The definition of sexual harassment is somewhat fluid, so if you feel that you have been a victim, you should consult with a qualified attorney about your case. Discrimination can come in many forms in the workplace, and may include any instances where an employee is demoted, fired, or is not provided with promotions, benefits, or opportunities that they deserve on the basis of their gender, race, age, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or nation of origin. Additionally, it is also discriminatory to refuse to hire someone because of the above-mentioned characteristics. We have recovered substantial sums for victims of sexual harassment and discrimination.