The Stiegler Law Firm represents worker in lawsuit for unpaid wages against the Cenikor Foundation in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
A Self-Serving Affidavit Is Still Evidence
Lawyers sometimes object to evidence as “self-serving.” As the Eleventh Circuit has recently held, this objection is not based in law and – perhaps more importantly – makes no logical sense.
Is My Phone Call To a Lawyer Confidential?
Phone calls to an lawyer are confidential and privileged, even if you chose not to hire that attorney. Click to learn more.
The Family and Medical Leave Act – The Key Employee Rule Under the FMLA
The key employee provision of the FMLA is a little-used exception that allows companies to deny reinstatement to certain highly-paid employees. However, the rules surrounding this exception are strict. Click to learn more.
The FLSA Fisherman Exemption
The fisherman exemption to the FLSA exempts many Louisiana workers in the seafood industry from minimum wage or overtime. Click to learn more.
The FLSA Motor Carrier Exemption
The motor carrier exemption to the FLSA exempts some — but not all — truck drivers, loaders, and mechanics from overtime pay. Click to learn more.
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph has long been the patron saint of workers, particularly those who work with their hands. (He is also the patron saint of fathers, immigrants, and more cities, provinces, and countries than could possibly be named here.) The above icon …
Discrimination and Retaliation Claims
Louisiana law protects workers from unlawful employment discrimination or retaliation. Click to learn more.