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Labor and Employment Lawyers deal with a variety of matters covering the employer/employee relationship including helping businesses comply with employment laws and regulations, managing disputes with employees, advising on wage and hour matters, and assisting with appropriate employment policies and procedures.  In addition to showing businesses how to reduce their risk of employment litigation, labor and employment attorneys can advise on the legal rights and responsibilities of the employer and the employee with regard to work related disputes. Finally, employment lawers can also protect workers when their rights are being violated. Contact a labor and employment attorney today to assist you with your employment issues

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  • Do I have to pay my employees overtime? 4 Star Rating
    Generally, if you allow your employees to work overtime, or more than 40 hours in a one week period, the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), which is a federal law, requires you to pay your employees premium pay, or at least one and one-half times your normal pay rate, for those overtime hours worked. However, the FLSA contains several exceptions to the overtime pay requirement … more
  • Possible Damages for Wage and Hour Law Violations
    Most employees make an agreement with their employers that in return for going to work and performing their jobs they will be compensated with wages. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) defines the minimum wage and overtime pay, among other things. Many states have enacted similar laws that regulate the minimum amount that an employee must be paid in return for doing his or … more

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  • How to appeal a denial of unemployment benefits 3 Star Rating
    Unemployment insurance benefits are payments made to eligible employees who become unemployed through no fault of their own.   If you are denied unemployment benefits, you have the right to appeal this decision. Your state unemployment office can tell you about your appeal rights.   Most states have brochures that explain the appeals process in detail, but here are some general … more

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