Labor and Employment Law Blog - Stiegler Law Firm, L.L.C.

New Rules for Tip Pools – the Tip Income Protection Act

April 3, 2018tip pool, tippingFair Labor Standards Act, Unpaid WagesCharles Stiegler

A recent provision in the 2018 federal omnibus budget act changed the rules for tip pools under the FLSA. Click to learn more.

Can An Employer Pay Comp Time Instead of Overtime?

March 1, 2018comp time, employee handbooks, FLSA, overtimeCollective Actions, Fair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

Employers are required to pay overtime to anyone who works more than 40 hours in a week. But what about companies who offer comp time instead? Unless you work for a government agency, comp time arrangements are illegal and violate your right to overtime pay under federal law.

Your Tip Pool May Violate Federal Law

January 25, 2018minimum wage, tip pool, tippingFair Labor Standards Act, Unpaid WagesCharles Stiegler

Many restaurants force waiters and bartenders to enter into a tip pool to share their tips with other employees. But a tip pool violates federal law if it includes back of house employees. Click to learn more.

Law Firm Secretary Wins Over $120,000 In Overtime Suit

December 20, 2017administrative exemption, off the clock, salary, white collarFair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

A law firm secretary recently won over $120,000 in an overtime lawsuit against a former employer. Many companies fail to pay their receptionist or secretary overtime as required by law. Click to learn more.

Additional Medical Leave After the FMLA Period Expires

November 22, 2017ada, disabilities, fmla, leaveAmericans With Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave ActCharles Stiegler

Most employees are eligible for 12 weeks of medical leave under the FMLA. But other laws sometimes allow employees to take additional medical leave, even after FMLA rights expire. Click to learn more.

Can Companies Pay Overtime Based on Pay Periods?

November 1, 2017FLSA, pay periods, workweekFair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

Can companies pay overtime based on pay periods, rather than workweeks? Under the federal FLSA, the answer is no – and stiff penalties may apply. click to learn more.

Is My Phone Call To a Lawyer Confidential?

October 26, 2017attorney-client, confidentialityUncategorizedCharles Stiegler

Phone calls to an attorney are confidential and privileged, even if you chose not to hire that lawyer. Click to learn more

FLSA Retaliation Claims

October 9, 2017FLSA, overtime exemption, wrongful terminationFair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, RetaliationCharles Stiegler

Employees may hesitate to complain about unpaid overtime or wages for fear of retaliation. The FLSA retaliation provision provides strong protections to employees who raise complaints about their wages. Click to learn more.

Are Immigrants Eligible for Overtime and Minimum Wage?

September 27, 2017FLSA, immigrants, minimum wageFair Labor Standards Act, Overtime, Unpaid WagesCharles Stiegler

Many immigrants are underpaid minimum wages or denied overtime pay. The FLSA provides a remedy – and the plaintiff’s immigration status is not relevant.

Update to FLSA Salary Basis Appeal

September 19, 2017overtime exemption, salary basisAppeals, Fair Labor Standards Act, OvertimeCharles Stiegler

The Fifth Circuit has dismissed the appeal regarding the FLSA salary basis regulations. Click to learn more.