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ERISA is a complicated statute that contains extensive retirement-related legalese that most people find difficult to comprehend. This makes it hard to know if your rights under ERISA have been violated. Learning some of these terms can help.
Many timeshares violate the terms of the MLA. For too long, timeshare companies have preyed on service members through shady marketing tactics. Timeshare companies purposefully target service members because they are likely to fulfill their financial obligations. Timeshare companies will lure servicemembers into “high-pressure,” hours-long sales pitches, coercing them to purchase fractional interests in vacation properties.
Wage theft is a serious issue affecting employees of large and small businesses. There are several ways employers can steal wages from their hardworking employees. Some of the more obvious methods of wage theft include: Denial of overtime pay Minimum wage violations Failure to receive a final paycheck Time shaving In this article, We Stop Wage Theft will explore the…
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…
Although time tracking software streamlines clocking in, clocking out, and keeping track of an employee’s hours, it is not without controversy. According to a report by the American Business Law Journal, there is evidence that this technology may allow employers to more easily commit wage theft. Wage theft is a big problem for hourly employees who have to use time…
You may be entitled to financial relief if a lender violated your rights under the Military Lending Act (MLA). The MLA offers safeguards against predatory lending practices. Credit agreements that do not comply with the MLA are void from inception and you should be able to recover money spent on illegitimate loans.
Employers have numerous responsibilities under COBRA, including tracking employee notices and deadlines. All too often, employers fail to comply with these requirements. According to ERISA, an employer or plan administrator can be penalized for up to $110 for each day that the violation continues. If you believe that your current or former employer violated your rights under COBRA, you should consult with a lawyer about bringing a lawsuit.
The fluctuating workweek method of calculating overtime compensation, also known by the outdated name “Chinese overtime,” is a practice used by some employers to pay you less than they should. This method for computing overtime is only permitted in limited circumstances. Specifically, it is supposed to be used to determine the amount of bonus compensation for employees who have fixed weekly salaries but have hours that change from week to week.
Drivers have indicated shortfalls of nearly 60% of battery capacity for some vehicles, with many vehicles falling short by over 50%. In the real world, drivers may experience worse results as manufacturers often recommend recharging a vehicle to only 80% of capacity thereby limiting the range even further.
Federal overtime pay rules exist to protect employees from exploitation by their employers. Companies cannot force workers to work every single day or to stay for extremely long shifts without paying them extra for that additional work. Hourly workers have the right...