Years ago, when I worked at a large international law firm, I never appeared in Louisiana state court. The vast majority of our practice was in federal court instead. After I started my own firm I found myself in state court more frequently, and some of the quirks took a little getting used to. (I’m … Read more
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed, in full, an award of unpaid wages, penalties, and attorneys’ fees due to a Louisiana employer’s failure to pay all unpaid wages and accrued vacation after an employee’s resignation.
A recent news article alleges that Marathon Petroleum tied executive bonuses to explicit employee diversity goals, and may have used race as a factor in awarding subcontracts. This has become a contentious and developing area of the law. Under what circumstances can a subcontractor or other company file suit against DEI set-asides?
Modern life is full of meetings. This is especially true in the workplace, where many employers require regular workers to attend regular meetings to discuss work status, company rules, safety issues, or just to make sure everyone is on the same page. Sometimes, these meetings take place just before, or just after, the normal workday. … Read more
Day rates are common in many industries, including construction. Click here to learn more about worker overtime rights as they relate to flat daily pay rates.
Companies often file motions to have employment or unpaid wage disputes heard in arbitration. As a recent case shows, sometimes that can backfire, as a Texas employer was ordered to pay over $225,000, including penalties and attorneys’ fees, on an underlying wage underpayment of $9,017.
Home healthcare can be grueling and difficult work. Workers often take ten to twelve hour shifts, sometimes six or seven days a week. They are responsible for providing close, personal care to elderly, sick, or recovering patients who need assistance in almost every facet of life. To make matters worse, many home healthcare companies refuse … Read more
Some companies refuse to pay overtime to workers by claiming that they are “independent contractors.” But simply calling someone an independent contractor does not make it true. Many supposed independent contractors are actually employees under the law, and entitled to overtime pay. Click to learn more.
Many restaurant workers are paid an hourly overtime wage of $3.19 or $3.20. However, this practice violates federal law. If you’re being paid less than $5.76 for overtime hours worked, you may be able to seek legal assistance. Click here to learn more.
No-hire agreements depress wages by limiting corporate competition for employees. A recent decision from the Eleventh Circuit held this practice violates antitrust law.