Losing a job can be a serious blow, especially if the termination is unexpected or unwarranted. Employers are responsible for respecting the rights of their employees, especially as those rights apply to job termination. Under no circumstances should an individual lose their job because of who they are or what they believe. Beyond that, there are also several other reasons an employer should not ...
Under the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EOCC) and the Equality Act 2010, employers are legally prohibited from discriminating against employees or applicants based on their disabilities. In fact, federal law requires that reasonable accommodations be made available to them. Even so, it’s unfortunately common for disabled employees to face harassment and discrimination in the ...
Employers are required by law to protect employees from any form of discrimination they could face during work hours. Discrimination should never be overlooked, as it has a detrimental and toxic effect on both employees and the general workplace environment. It is your right as an employee to work in an environment free of discrimination . Workplace discrimination can affect: The hiring process ...
It’s all too easy for employers to take advantage of their employees, especially in a restaurant setting where wages often rely on fluctuating tips and tipping pool systems. Because of these types of wage structures, employees aren’t always aware that they aren’t receiving the compensation they’re owed. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) aims to protect restaurant workers from wage violations, ...
Losing a job can be a serious blow, especially if the termination is unexpected or unwarranted. Employers are responsible for respecting the rights of their employees, especially as those rights apply to job termination. Under no circumstances should an individual lose their job because of who they are or what they believe. Beyond that, there are also several other reasons an employer should not ...
Working as a tipped employee has its perks, but dealing with a tip pool can be extremely challenging. Tip pools are not always handled in the most professional manner, either because employers aren’t aware of the proper protocol or they simply chose to ignore the rules in favor of their own system. When tips are gathered together and distributed unfairly, it can result in major issues, including ...
A change to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is set to take effect December 1 st , 2016 which will make an estimated 4.2 million additional salaried American workers eligible to earn overtime pay. The new rule will increase the federal minimum salary level for overtime pay for FLSA-covered workers to $913 per week, or $47,476 per year. While many companies have already commenced preparations ...
Attorney Sidd Rao spoke with Fox 26 about the news that Walmart plans to eliminate the door greeter role in stores around the nation. "They're giving the sense that these people are no longer useful to the company apparently and they're being potentially discarded," said Rao. "And in terms of this having a disproportionate impact on a protected group of workers like older workers and disabled ...
Our attorneys at Shellist Lazarz Slobin LLP help workers throughout the country recover the wages they are entitled to. We know that you work hard for the money you earn, and you deserve to be paid every penny by your employer. Numerous companies across the country that use the Cornerstone training system for online training may owe their employees additional wages. Call us today if you are an ...
Papa John’s Pizza , one of the largest pizza delivery companies in the country, may have conducted Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations, according to both former and current employees. Allegations from the pizza-chain employees state they did not receive wages for mandatory online training sessions. The FLSA requires that employees be paid for any job-related training made necessary by an ...
Recently, the Sprint-authorized retailer Connectivity Source was suspected of not paying its employees fair overtime pay . Employees for the company who are eligible for commissions-based pay may be owed additional wages for weeks they worked overtime. The company currently has nearly 200 stores throughout the country, and employees from each location could be included in this developing case. ...
Earlier in the year, the Obama Administration backed and passed a ruling from the Department of Labor (DOL) that would have doubled the minimum threshold for mandatory overtime pay for salaried workers. As the ruling stated, starting December 1 st , 2016, the new threshold would be $47,476 per year, up from $23,660. That has not come into effect, however, and likely will not, due to a federal ...
While many employers are getting ready for the massive overtime pay reform law which is set to go into effect in early December, others are likely on the lookout for methods to circumvent the rule due to concerns over drastically higher payroll costs. If a recently released study on wage and hour lawsuits is any indicator, however, employers should be taking this new legislation far more ...
You’re called into a conference room to discuss your impending layoff. As you listen to an HR official or legal counsel read off the terms of your termination, the question inevitably pops into your mind: Should I accept this severance offer, or pursue a lawsuit to recover damages instead? It can be difficult to know what to do after the shock of termination, especially if your employer has ...
When drafting a severance agreement , it is important that employers do so thoughtfully. Mistakes in severance agreements can leave employers vulnerable to a lawsuit and may attract the attention of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Learn what you need to know when drafting a severance agreement to keep your company safe from legal actions. Take an Individualized Approach One ...
With Christmas and other winter holidays just around the corner, you may be gearing up to attend another holiday party at the office. While office parties can be a great way to relax and get to know your co-workers, these types of functions can easily get out of control, which may lead to uncomfortable or dangerous situations. This holiday season, discover the potential risks associated with ...
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), whether you are an employee or an applicant, it is unlawful to harass anyone due to their gender. Harassment can also be of a sexual nature and can happen between persons of the opposite or the same sex. Whether it’s an employer or co-worker, it is considered unlawful sexual harassment if any individual’s conduct results in a hostile ...
Sexual harassment of any kind, from suggestive comments to unwanted sexual advances, is a clear violation of civil rights. But although employers have been legally obligated to fight gender-based discrimination since 1964, as defined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act , women in particular still face routine sexual harassment at work. It’s estimated that anywhere between 25% and 85% of women ...
A recent class action case was brought against BL Restaurant Operations LLC, the company behind the upscale bar and grill chain Bar Louie. The claimants are bartenders employed by the chain, who allege that the salaried restaurant management was taking tips from the pool intended for the hourly-paid bartenders, failing to notify employees of tip credit, and required employees to spend more than ...
A recent class action case was brought against BL Restaurant Operations LLC, the company behind the upscale bar and grill chain Bar Louie. The claimants are bartenders employed by the chain, who allege that the salaried restaurant management was taking tips from the pool intended for the hourly-paid bartenders, failing to notify employees of tip credit, and required employees to spend more than ...
It’s all too easy for employers to take advantage of their employees, especially in a restaurant setting where wages often rely on fluctuating tips and tipping pool systems. Because of these types of wage structures, employees aren’t always aware that they aren’t receiving the compensation they’re owed. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) aims to protect restaurant workers from wage violations, ...
Working as a tipped employee has its perks, but dealing with a tip pool can be extremely challenging. Tip pools are not always handled in the most professional manner, either because employers aren’t aware of the proper protocol or they simply chose to ignore the rules in favor of their own system. When tips are gathered together and distributed unfairly, it can result in major issues, including ...
Many industries, especially those of service, employ a system of earning tips from satisfied customers who want to show their gratitude for particularly good service. As the system is set up, some employees even receive more money from their earned tips than they do from their regular wages. What many people don’t realize is their tips are protected under employee rights, which is why it is ...
With Christmas and other winter holidays just around the corner, you may be gearing up to attend another holiday party at the office. While office parties can be a great way to relax and get to know your co-workers, these types of functions can easily get out of control, which may lead to uncomfortable or dangerous situations. This holiday season, discover the potential risks associated with ...
Sexual harassment of any kind, from suggestive comments to unwanted sexual advances, is a clear violation of civil rights. But although employers have been legally obligated to fight gender-based discrimination since 1964, as defined in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act , women in particular still face routine sexual harassment at work. It’s estimated that anywhere between 25% and 85% of women ...
Under the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EOCC) and the Equality Act 2010, employers are legally prohibited from discriminating against employees or applicants based on their disabilities. In fact, federal law requires that reasonable accommodations be made available to them. Even so, it’s unfortunately common for disabled employees to face harassment and discrimination in the ...