Protecting What's Right

How Do Commissions and Salaries Affect Overtime Pay?

May022012

EDITORS NOTE: This is the second of two blog posts concerning the rights some salaried workers have to receiving overtime compensation. Part one explained the common misconception associated with those who are entitled to overtime pay. Part two describe how employees will be compensated. Written by attorney Allen Vaught You work hard for your money. [...]

When Work Doesn’t Pay

Nov182011

So, you got the job. Now you are ready for all the perks and nuisances that come with full time employment. You can finally get that cracked tooth fixed, you can add at least a dozen friends to your Facebook profile and well, you’ll figure out a way to deal with the guy who wanted [...]

Speaking Up for the Federal Labor Standards Act

Aug192011

We continue to be concerned about the rights of people across the nation who, during this tough economic time, feel like they have no options. Case in point: men and women who are fortunate enough to have jobs but are required to work overtime without pay. Contrary to how some would “position” this issue, the [...]