By Neil H. Deutsch | Published September 2, 2013 | Posted in Employment Law | Tagged Tags: employment law, FLSA, New Jersey employment law attorneys, wages and hours | Comments Off on Why Taking a Salaried Position May Not Be a Step Up
Many people view transfer from an hourly position to a salaried position as a major step forward in their careers, and for many it is. Others, however, are unpleasantly surprised to see their pay dramatically reduced despite the fact they are working the same if not more hours than previously. The answer lies in the Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding the differences between independent contractors and employees is important. Issues such as those of taxation and liability stem from the relationship between an employer and a contractor or employee. In New Jersey, the Department of Labor sets out an ABC test for determining responsibility for unemployment and hour and wage requirements. The test is Read More
Read MoreWhile employment cases that go to trial get a lot of press coverage, many cases that involve employment disputes are settled privately through mediation without the need for costly litigation. If you find yourself locked in a disagreement with your employer over an issue that arises in the workplace, do not hesitate to look into Read More
Read MoreYour employer’s actions with regard to issues such as paying you the minimum wage, overtime, and keeping records that indicate hours worked or sales commissions earned are governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act. Aggrieved employees have the right to bring an action to enforce the provisions of this law. Individual lawsuits or collective actions Read More
Read MoreUnder laws such as the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA), employees have a right to certain wages and overtime payments depending on their classification as exempt or non-exempt employees. When individuals are not treated fairly and do not receive the legally mandated payments to which they are entitled, options exist to ensure employers comply with Read More
Read MoreThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets standards for minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment. Passed in 1938, it was enacted to establish fair labor standards for workers across the United States. President Franklin D. Roosevelt passed the FLSA on June 25, 1938. It was a landmark law—banning child labor and setting a Read More
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