Richard Celler
As a member of the LGBT community you likely already know what “transgender” means; however, co-workers, employers, and others outside of the community should become familiar with the correct definition as well. A transgender individual is someone whose gender identity or gender expression does not match their assigned birth sex. In other words, if you were born a […]
Whistleblower come forward from Enron or Worldcom it could have saved billions of investor dollars and years of litigation. Understandably though, it is often the case that people in a position to blow the whistle have the most to lose in doing so and are, therefore, reluctant to come forward. With that in mind, substantial […]
Does Your Employer Owe You Overtime Wages – Part2 from Richard Celler The FLSA does include a number of exemptions; however, employers often claim exemptions when they don’t really apply. Whether you are an employee or an employer you need to understand the FLSA exemptions to ensure they are used correctly. Learn more about your employer […]
No matter how responsible and dedicated you may be to your job, medical and family emergencies do come up from time to time and may cause you to miss work. Fortunately, in the United States, the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, may allow you to take the time off work you need without […]
As an employee you undoubtedly hope that your employer is honest, fair, and in compliance with all state and federal laws. Unfortunately, not all employers fit that description. Though most employers obey the law and provide a safe workplace for employees, there are employers that intentionally skirt the law or outright break the law. Understandably, […]
What to Do If Your Employer Owes You Overtime Wages from Richard Celler Employers frequently misclassify employees, claiming an exemption to the overtime wage requirement when the employee does not actually qualify for one. Sometimes this is the result of an honest mistake by the employer; however, it is often done on purpose to avoid […]
In the United States the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, protects most workers from being paid less than the federal minimum wage. The FLSA also requires most employers to pay covered workers overtime pay if the worker works more than 40 hours in a given work week. If your employer is not paying you […]
If you own a small business, or an interest in a larger one, you are undoubtedly aware that there are a seemingly endless number of state and federal laws your business must abide by if it plans to stay in business. Among those laws are numerous anti-discrimination laws. Anti-discrimination laws cover acts of overt discrimination […]
Although we have come a long way in the United States with regard to racism, prejudice, and discrimination, we still have a long way to go before those issues are completely eradicated. When it comes to discrimination in the workplace, numerous state and federal laws have been passed that make various forms of discrimination illegal […]
The presence of undocumented immigrants in the United States has been at the center of the political arena for some time now. Putting the debate about their presence here aside, the reality is that at any given time, millions of undocumented immigrants are working in the U.S. Sadly, employers take advantage of the fact that […]