DALLAS, TX — Exotic dancer files federal lawsuit over unpaid wages and unfair practices at Dallas strip club. Exotic dancing is big business all over the country, and strip clubs are cashing in. The problem, however, is the fact that many club owners are knowingly and willingly cheating these dancers by paying them less than […]

Smartphones enable us to work more efficiently and from outside of the office. Unfortunately, many employers take advantage of this. A 75-year law came into the foreground following a lawsuit brought forward by members of the Chicago Police Department. Led by Sgt. Jeffrey Allen, the lawsuit involved overtime pay and is challenging the way we […]

In spite of the provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), many employers still attempt to find their way around it. It is becoming fairly common for employees to file lawsuits against their employers for violations of FMLA, and fortunately for those who are forced to resort to legal action, the law is […]

Even though the Fair Labor Standards Act states that hourly employees must be paid overtime for any time beyond 40 hours, some employers still manage to find a way to avoid payment of overtime. This leaves the business owners becoming richer while the employees work harder for less money, often an amount that calculates as […]

I Am Losing Thousands of Dollars in Unpaid Overtime! What can I do? Companies big and small often accidentally misclassify or even actively deceive their employees into thinking that they are not entitled to overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires all nonexempt employees be paid time-and-half for time they spend working over the […]

Employment Law… Explained Simply put, the purpose of employment law is to provide legal protection to employees and employers. The need for employment law became apparent when industrialization swept nations. Industrialization changes the face of any nation. Nations that were predominantly rural begin to see their citizens leave the farms and move to cities so […]

Sexual Harassment… Explained Many people do not understand what sexual harassment actually is. It runs the gambit from simple glances, to outright threats if sexual favors are not provided.  Often, the victim is afraid to report the problem for fear of losing their jobs, spouses, and lifestyle. Sexual harassment complaints amount to about one third […]

Sex Discrimination… Explained Sex discrimination is the act of discriminating based on the gender or sex of the person. Often this is seen when someone is applying for a job. However, sex discrimination can remain hidden until a person is hired. This was common in the 1970’s and 1980’s in law enforcement. Agencies that had […]

Have You Been Discriminated Against at Work? Employment discrimination can mean many different things. The guideline that established employment discrimination protection in the United States of America was the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The pervasive atmosphere of racial discrimination had produced the civil rights protests of the 1960’s. This act was designed to begin […]

Discriminatory Hiring Practices… Explained Discriminatory hiring practices come in all shapes and sizes. Before labor laws were enacted, discrimination in hiring practices was rampant. It still exists; it is just more subtle now than it used to be. At the turn of the century, it was common to see help wanted signs in windows of […]

Employment Law Professionals – Who Are They? An employment law professional is a person who specializes in the application and interpretation of employment law. Employment law can vary depending on how it is applied. It is important that a company, corporation, or other employer get the proper advice by obtaining the counsel of an employment […]

Employment Law Arbitration… Explained Arbitration is a method to handle some legal issues without going to court, or prior to a case going to court.  Employment law arbitration is often required before the case goes to court. Because most employment law attorneys know this, some will suggest that employment law arbitration be conducted before filing […]