Did Google Break the Law By Firing An Employee Over a Controversial Memo? Yes.
Google fired an employee for writing a controversial memo this week. Did Google break the law?
The Family and Medical Leave Act — FMLA Basics
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides 12 weeks of leave to millions of Americans who have serious health conditions or are welcoming new babies. Click here to learn the basics of the FMLA.
The FLSA Taxicab Exemption
The taxicab exemption to the FLSA exempts cab drivers from mandatory overtime pay. However, the exemption is interpreted very narrowly. Click to learn more.
The FLSA Agricultural Exemption
The agricultural exemption to the FLSA exempts most farm workers from overtime pay. Click to learn about the types of work that qualify for this exemption.
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.
The FLSA Seaman Exemption
The seaman exemption to the FLSA is critical to Louisiana’s maritime industry. But not all offshore workers qualify for the exemption. Click to learn more.
Blue Collar Exemptions to the FLSA
Many people are aware of the white collar exemptions to the FLSA. However, there are also several exemptions for manual workers such as fisherman, seamen, and truck drivers. Click to learn more.
Employee Personnel Files Under Louisiana Law
Do Louisiana employees have the right to review their own personnel files? The answer is often no. Click here to learn more.