If you're owed unpaid wages, you might also be able to collect penalties or other sums from your employer. ... Read more
Find out when and how you must be paid by your employer. ... Read more
If you're traveling for work, the amount of paid travel time depends on many factors. ... Read more
A labor union is an organization that represents a group of workers in a specific trade or profession. A good labor union negotiates more favorable rights and benefits for the class of worke ... Read more
If you're like most Americans, you probably feel like you're constantly on the go. In addition to the daily demands of your job, there’s a good chance you’re balancing a variety of other ... Read more
Labor strikes are an important part of this country’s economic history. Workers have gone on strike to demand better wages, safer working conditions, and many other improvements. ... Read more
Federal minimum wage and overtime rules do not apply to employees who earn a minimum salary and perform certain types of work. ... Read more
You are entitled to overtime pay unless you meet the requirements of a specific exemption under the law. ... Read more
Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, the rules for private sector employees are different than those for public employees, particularly when it comes to overtime pay and “comp time. ... Read more
You may lose your right to collect unpaid wages if you wait too long to file a lawsuit. ... Read more
Whenever employers and workers can’t see eye-to-eye on important issues, there’s always the possibility of a work stoppage. ... Read more
Many workers in the U.S. are inappropriately labeled as independent contractors. ... Read more
The “gig economy,” also known as the “sharing economy,” has made significant changes to many aspects of the job market. Many of those changes are good. For example, a person who driv ... Read more
Generally, under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), workers must be paid overtime if they work more than 40 hours in a work week, but there are many exceptions to this general rule. Overti ... Read more
Learn the rules on minimum wage, overtime, pay docking, work hours, breaks, and more. ... Read more
Your employer might be required to pay you for time you spend waiting by the phone for work. ... Read more
A collective action allows you and other employees to sue your employer together, which has advantages and disadvantages. ... Read more
The first time you ever receive a paycheck can be a harrowing experience. In your head, you've already multiplied your hourly wage by the number of hours you've worked, and you're expecting ... Read more
Your employer may have to pay for your time spent in training and the cost of the training program. ... Read more
Even if you work hard, live within your means, and do your best to save money, you can still find yourself in a financial bind. Recent surveys suggest that most American workers live paychec ... Read more