The McCabe Law Firm recently reached a settlement on behalf of 48 current or former employees of 1888 Mills which provided compensation of more than 100% of back wages due.
Should Servers Be Paid $2.13 or $7.25 Per Hour? It Depends…
For what kinds of work must an employer always pay a full minimum wage? And when does an employer have to pay a full minimum wage for sidework? The Department of Labor seeks to answer through the Dual Jobs rule from October 2021.
$2.6 Million Wrongful Termination Case Settles with Knights of Columbus After Finding of “Bad Faith” Actions by Legal Team
$2.6 Million Wrongful Termination Case Settles with Knights of Columbus After Finding of “Bad Faith” Actions by Legal Team by Jim McCabe I am happy to report that we recently finalized a significant case on behalf of our client, Jose Martinez, who brought claims alleging wrongful termination against his former employer, the Knights of Columbus. …
My Contract Says I Am An Independent Contractor: Am I Entitled to Overtime and Benefits?
My Contract Says I Am An Independent Contractor: Am I Entitled to Overtime and Benefits? Workers are normally defined as either employees or independent contractors. Most employees and/or employers wrongly believe that if the worker has a contract that defines him or her as an independent contractor, then they must be an independent contractor. That…
Paid Based on Commissions: Are You Paid Overtime?
Paid Based on Commissions: Are You Paid Overtime? Are you paid based on commissions? Yes. Do you travel regularly for work? No. Are you paid overtime? No. Then, your employer probably should be paying you overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act provides an exemption from overtime for “outside” sale professionals who are paid based on…