Overtime pay reimburses workers for long hours and prevents companies from working their staff ragged. The federal government has long required that nonexempt workers receive 150% of their typical hourly wage when they have put in more than 40 hours during a specific...
Month: September 2021
Is it sexual harassment if you’re told not to cover up so much?
Sexual harassment has been a problem for restaurant workers ever since people made a living serving food to others. Yet, if you can only work part-time due to studying or raising children, a restaurant job may be the best option you have. As with any industry, women...
Online workers are not exempt from sexual harassment
When thinking about sexual harassment at work, we normally envision unwanted advances and physical contact such as groping. However, the world has changed over the years, and many workers are working remotely from home. We have adjusted to working online, and so too...
Can a company legally work its employees over 40 hours a week?
In an era of controversial payment practices and employment methods, the hourly workweek can easily slide into the conversation. Employers trying to get out of paying employees according to state and federal laws may go through great lengths to hide their practices....