Wage And Hour Claims

Overtime pay laws protect employees from unfair wages, but many employers make costly mistakes that lead to unpaid wages and legal trouble. If your employer doesn't follow the law, you may deserve compensation. Here are common mistakes employers make when handling...

In Georgia, it is illegal for employers to require employees to work off the clock without proper compensation. This practice violates both state and federal labor laws, specifically the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Employees who find themselves in this situation...

The relationship you have with your employer will either fail or succeed based on the employer's willingness to pay you fairly. If you do not receive fair compensation for any overtime that you work, it is only natural for a dispute to arise. Taking legal action in...

An article written in early 2020 noted that the number of wage and hour lawsuits that have been filed in the past 20 years has drastically increased. Now with so many people losing their jobs, Georgia employers should anticipate a surge of even more lawsuits,...

Employees who have an annual salary rather than an hourly wage enjoy a lot of benefits. They have more freedom regarding what time they arrive and leave work. However, some salaried employees may hear from an employer that the company will dock their pay in the event...

Established almost 100 years ago in Thomasville, Georgia, Flowers Foods has grown into one of the country's most successful bakery goods companies, owning such brands as Wonder Bread and Nature's Own. Its legacy is currently under threat, however, as it faces nearly...

Late last month, the Department of Labor announced an overhaul to wage laws that will make millions more U.S. employees eligible for overtime pay. Immediately, business interest groups and their affiliates protested the ordinance, claiming it would harm the very...