Topic
Wages
243 published works
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Car Allowances and Other Expenses Included in Average Weekly Wage?
By Mike Helfand
A client called with a question about his average weekly wage (AWW). He is a travelling salesperson, and receives commission payments for his sales. In addition, he is given a…
California Employment Law Update
California Wage Theft Prevention Act of 2011 Triggers New Disclosure Requirements That Go Into Effect January 1st, 2012
Earlier this year, California Governor Jerry Brown signed into law AB 469 (pdf), entitled the “Wage Theft Prevention Act of 2011,” which adds Section 2810.5 to the Labor Code and…
Wage & Hour Insights
Exempt Employees, Paid Leave, and Partial Day Absences [Webinar Q&A]
By Bill Pokorny
Another in our series of answers to questions from our September 28 webinar on wage and hour law in higher education: Q. If an exempt employee only works a half day, i.e.…
Class Actions Insider
Class Action on Labor Rates for Auto Repairs: California Court of Appeal Upholds Denial of Certification
In recent years there has been a significant amount of class action litigation in various jurisdictions regarding labor rates for repairs on auto claims. The California Court of Appeal, Second…
New Jersey Public Safety Officers Law Blog
East Windsor Employees Win Paycheck Fight In Court
As reported by nj.com, East Windsor Township employees fighting to claim an extra paycheck from 2009 emerged victorious this week when an appellate court ruled that the township must…
Wage & Hour Litigation Blog
Recent Trends in Wage and Hour Settlements: Big Money For Plaintiffs; Big Cost for Companies
Authored by Laura Reasons Recent Trends in Wage and Hour Litigation, a report recently released by NERA Economic Consulting, analyzes trends across 187 reported settlements of wage and hour cases…
San Antonio Employment Law Blog
FLSA Protects Employees Who Complain Verbally About Wages
In a recent decision, the US Supreme Court ruled that the Fair Labor Standards Act does indeed provide protection for employees who complain or ask about wages orally. The federal…
ImmigrationProf Blog
THE RACIAL BLAME GAME: Immigrants Are Not the Cause of High Unemployment and Low Wages Among Minority Workers
Today, the House Immigration Policy and Enforcement Subcommittee is holding a hearing entitled "Making Immigration Work for American Minorities." Despite plenty of evidence to the contrary, some are still trying…
Wage and Hour Law Blog
Class Action for DirecTV Installers Proceeds
By J.C. Solomon
The U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota allowed workers who install and maintain DirecTV satellite systems to proceed as a class. The lawsuit for unpaid wages under the…
Wage and Hour Law Blog
Baluchi’s Indian Food to Pay $1 Million to Workers
By J.C. Solomon
Restaurant workers at a New York City restaurant chain, Baluchi’s Indian Food, and its owner, Rakesh Aggarwal, will finally get paid. Eighteen workers filed suit for to recover minimum wages,…