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Edelson Lechtzin LLP Defeats Motion to Dismiss in ERISA Class Action Against Fiduciaries of the University of Maryland Medical System Retirement Plans

On Behalf of | Jul 14, 2022 | ,

“Plaintiffs have alleged facts to support an inference of imprudence, as they have alleged well-pled facts regarding performance of the chosen funds in comparison to the less-expensive funds, and superior performance of the less expensive choice. These facts, assumed true, support the inference that Defendants breached their fiduciary duty in selecting the higher-cost funds.”

Exiting Timeshares – What you need to know about the Military Lending Act (Part 2 of 2)

On Behalf of | Jun 30, 2022 |

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.

My Employer Is Shaving My Hours What Should I Do

On Behalf of | Jun 29, 2022 |

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…

Is Your Employer Committing Digital Wage Theft

On Behalf of | Jun 29, 2022 |

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…

Is Your Employer Stealing Wages with Time Tracking Software

On Behalf of | Jun 29, 2022 |

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…

What are the most common COBRA violations?

On Behalf of | Jun 22, 2022 |

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.

What is Chinese overtime, and is it legal?

On Behalf of | May 27, 2022 |

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.

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