A tactic that some employers use to cut costs is to misclassify an employee as "exempt" to not paid for overtime. It is most important to remember that as an employee, you are protected by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) when it comes to whether or not you are entitled to overtime pay. The most common type of misclassification is labeling an employee as an independent contractor. Independent contractors typically are exempt from overtime pay. They are paid by 1099 forms or in cash, but an … [Read more...] about Illegal Employer Practices – Not Getting Paid for Overtime
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Illegal Employment Practices – When to Sue Employers
It is possible for a person to file a lawsuit against their employer when they retaliate against their employees. There are a number of common illegal employment practices that labor laws protect against; so that employees do not suffer from illegal practices or threats of being fired. People usually know when something just doesn't feel right at work, and many employees wonder if reporting illegal employer practices can get them fired. You can Sue the Employers for These Illegal … [Read more...] about Illegal Employment Practices – When to Sue Employers