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FLSA Off The Clock Violations
Federal and state laws are in place to protect both businesses and employees. However, not all workplace laws apply to every business and employee; and, what’s more, state laws vary. Generally speaking, though, if an employer asks or allows an employee to work off the clock, they are violating labor laws. This is because the…
FLSA Overtime Requirements
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), workers must be paid at least minimum wage. Additionally, workers must be paid time and a half of their regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 in one workweek. This federal rule generally governs employee overtime pay; however, certain employees are “exempt” from its requirements…
Can Auto-Deducting Meals Create an FLSA Wage and Hour Violation?
Technology and automation can be lifesavers as far as increasing a business’s efficiency; however, sometimes doing things automatically can have dire consequences. One such practice is the auto-deducting of employees’ unpaid meal breaks from their pay. Many companies set up this auto-deduction for administrative ease and to avoid the necessity of tracking employees clocking in…
John Whitfield has been significant in his management of a suit involving the death of my son in a motorcycle accident. His professionalism, compassion, support, and especially his knowledge base in this suit has been above reproach. He has communicated well and kept all parties apprised of the status of the suit. I feel he negotiated effectively to reach the best possible settlement for my son's estate. He certainly assures his clients are represented well. I am grateful for his successfully bringing this suit to a satisfactory conclusion. In short, John's expertise has been awesome.
I am very grateful to Whitfield Bryson for taking the initiative in filing suit against the manufacturers of defective CSST pipe. I am sure that this successful litigation will now help Maryland homeowners become aware of the danger of old style CSST pipe and to let them know what steps they may take to protect themselves against those dangers. Who knows how many lives and homes may be saved as a result of his efforts. Thank you for your important work in this litigation.
