Wage Theft

Through the combined efforts of the U.S. Department of Labor, State Departments of Labor, and various class action and collective action lawsuits, roughly $3 billion of stolen wages were recovered on behalf of employees between 2017 and 2020. Unfortunately, these recoveries represent a small fraction of the total of stolen wages in the US. Every year, millions of Americans are…

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more people have been working from home than ever before. For some employees, working remotely was a temporary change. However, for other employees, working from home has become a permanent arrangement. This leaves many employees wondering what work-from-home expenses they are responsible for and which ones their employers should cover. While working remotely…

If your job requires that you take a temperature check before you start your shift, you might be wondering if that activity counts as compensable time. Under FLSA law, if the activity is considered a “principal activity,” in that it is necessary to complete for the employee to perform their duties, then it is compensable. Expanding on this, employers must…

If you work in a field that requires you to wear personal protective equipment, commonly referred to as “PPE”, or other equipment, your employer might have to compensate you for donning and doffing gear. We will explore the circumstances where paid compensation may be required by law. Read on to find out if you should be getting paid for the…

Independent contractor misclassification is an illegal but little-known practice used by unscrupulous employers to underpay workers. Often, the impact of employee misclassification can have devastating implications for U.S. workers who are attempting to earn an honest wage. This form of wage theft is a blight that many pay for but only a few benefit from. What Does Employee Misclassification Mean?…

There are a variety of characteristics differentiating an independent contractor from a taxable employee. It’s important to recognize the difference between the two. Employee misclassification carries severe financial ramifications for workers and their families. If you suspect you have been a victim of employee misclassification, the first thing you should do is seek legal assistance in determining the validity of…

An automotive technician who worked for Monro Auto Service and Tire Center has filed a class-action lawsuit seeking unpaid overtime wages under the new Virginia Overtime Wage Act that went into effect on July 1, 2021. The plaintiff seeks to represent a class of all technicians, senior technicians, mechanics, and similar employees who worked for Monro and were not paid overtime…

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld a $2.45 million judgment against a federal contractor for “recklessly” violating prevailing wage laws. The Farfield Company was sued for misclassifying and underpaying construction workers on federally funded projects, in violation of the federal Davis Bacon Act (“DBA”). When the contractor falsely certified that its weekly payrolls complied with its…

We Stop Wage Theft attorneys are representing current and former employees of Saks Fifth Avenue in a class-action lawsuit against the company. The suit names Saks & Company and Saks Incorporated as defendants. The lawsuit brings claims under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and California overtime laws for failing to pay employees for time spent going through security screenings…

Former and current Disneyland workers have filed a class action claiming that the theme park underpaid its employees. The class action lawsuit demands that Disneyland pay them the minimum wage required by Anaheim City wage laws. If you worked at a hotel or resort in Anaheim, California, and earned less than $17 an hour, you may be able to join…