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As wage and hour attorney, I've seen countless ways employers attempt to cheat hardworking employees out of their rightful wages. One particularly insidious method is exploiting exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) to avoid paying overtime. The case...
In a win for employees everywhere, in Caudle v. Hard Drive Express, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently found that an employee’s complaints about unpaid reimbursements could constitute “protected activity” under the Fair Labor...
What does “employment at-will” mean? “Employment at-will” is a term used to describe a type of employment relationship where either the employer or the employee can terminate the working relationship at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice. In this...
For the most part, the answer to whether domestic employees are entitled to overtime is yes. However, there is an exception to when the nanny, butler, maid, or other domestic employee resides in the same house where they work. Let’s step back for a moment. The Fair...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the Ohio Minimum Fair Wage Standards Act (“OMFWSA”) require that all covered employers pay at least the applicable minimum wage and an overtime premium of one- and one-half times the regular rate when employees work more than...
Over the past week, our wrongful termination and employment discrimination attorneys have blogged about the problems that arbitration agreements cause for employees and possible ways to fight your way out of them. (See Arbitration Agreements Are Bad For Employees; Am...
Corky and Lenny’s was a staple restaurant on Cleveland’s east side. The Jewish deli in Woodmere, Ohio was known for its delicious food, such as its Matzoh ball soup, and living up to its motto, “where people meet to eat.” Unfortunately, according to a recent lawsuit...
Ah, arbitration agreements. These legal novelties often come cloaked in fine print, making them as noticeable as a chameleon in a garden. In the age-old struggle between employees and employers, the employers will do anything to prevent employees from having their day...
There are a lot of proverbs and sayings about pennies. Toss a penny into a well for a wish. Offer someone a penny for their thoughts. A penny saved is a penny earned. In February of 2022, our wage and hour attorneys reported on the story of Miles Walker, an angry boss...
Not a chance. Picture this, you are working 40 hours per week at your job making $13.00 per hour. Your boss says that they need you to work 60 hours per week temporarily. This sounds good to you. You have the time and could use the extra time-and-a-half overtime...