It is well-known that timeshare companies target members of the United States armed forces. Service members have good-paying jobs and wages that can be garnished in the event of a default. Also, under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, service members are required...
People often talk about overtime rules as though they are simple, but the average person may not understand the intricacies of federal laws that entitle workers to overtime pay. For example, some people think they are exempt employees because they receive a salary,...
As an employee, you probably reach a point in your working day when you look forward to a well-earned break for lunch (or another meal if you work at a different time of day). The problem is that some employers don’t want to give their employees meal breaks. While...
Newtown, PA – June 7, 2023 – Edelson Lechtzin LLP, co-lead counsel for Plaintiffs, is pleased to announce that Chief Judge Brann of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has granted their motion for class certification. The class is defined...
As a general rule, “time worked is time paid…”[1] Requiring employees to perform work off-the-clock, without getting paid for it violates state and federal wage and hour laws. Some common instances of this practice occur when an employer requires someone to wait for...
If you're an active duty service member who purchased a timeshare and is struggling with the financial obligations, you may have a way out. The Military Lending Act (MLA) provides protections for service members against predatory lending practices, including those...
In today's digital age, data breaches have become increasingly common. Companies of all sizes and industries are vulnerable to cyber attacks, and when they occur, they can have devastating consequences for individuals whose personal information is compromised. As a...
At , we are committed to protecting the rights of investors who have been harmed by securities fraud. Securities fraud occurs when a company misrepresents or withholds important information that could impact the value of its securities,...
Employer-employee disputes happen all the time. While some disputes can be resolved at the workplace, others may require court intervention. If your employer violates the law, it helps to understand that you and your co-workers can file a class action lawsuit against...
Workers across the country benefit from the protection of both federal and state employment laws. However, workers often struggle to understand their rights, and many companies will happily take advantage of those who lack the understanding and resources to hold these...