Fortunately, most employers in Houston are honest and pay their employees all of the pay that they have earned. However, there are some dishonest employers who take advantage of their employees. They may refuse to pay employees what they have earned, which can include not only wages, but also overtime, bonuses, sick time, and vacation time. This commonly happens when
Advancements in technology have changed the way Americans shop and travel, giving rise to an increasing number of workers who provide on-demand services. Driver-on-demand apps can provide a consumer with a vast array of services that are available simply by pressing a button on their phone. With quick efficiency, consumers can call a taxi or an Uber driver to take
For telemarketers at a publishing company in Pennsylvania, taking breaks for water, a trip to the bathroom, or a brief rest was cutting into their wages. For each minute employees were not making sales calls, their salaries were docked, which often meant their paychecks were below the federal minimum wage. During an investigation of a Las Vegas telemarketing company, it
For many people across the country, working in retail is a way of life. The hours are often long and the jobs can be stressful. When these employees work more than 40 hours per week, they also may very well be entitled to overtime compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act. When this does not happen as it should, a
For workers in the oil and gas industry, long hours should be rewarded with proper overtime compensation. Unfortunately, some companies fail to abide by the law, resulting in workers receiving less than what is truly owed to them. The U.S. Department of Labor is cracking down on this practice and several major employers have had to pay significant amounts to
In mid-November, Mid-Continent Well Logging Service, Inc. agreed to a $1.4 million settlement with a former employee who was not paid the overtime compensation that he rightfully deserved. The substantial settlement represents a significant victory for workers everywhere. If the judge presiding over the case ultimately agrees to the settlement, it would bring an end to a proposed class action
Recently, a U.S. District Court judge granted in part a motion filed by oil and gas industry employees in a collective action brought against their employer, Brazos Rock, Inc. The workers are alleging that Brazos failed to provide proper overtime compensation. Their case was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, Pecos Division. Unfortunately, wage
When you put time and energy into a job you need to know that your handwork will be rewarded—no one wants to work for free. Some days the thought of your paycheck may be the only thing that gets you through the day. However, what if that paycheck never comes? Bills start to pile up, rent goes overdue, car payments
Even in today’s job market, where people in many industries are still struggling to find good jobs, the oil and gas industry continues to offer seemingly well-paying positions. The availability of well-paying jobs is generally a positive thing for the thousands of oil and gas workers throughout the country. Unfortunately, many such workers are finding themselves victims of wage and
Read The Article Author: Andrea Torres PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. - Adonay Encarnacion said she started working in the sex industry about two decades ago. In a mostly unregulated world where women are viewed as a commodity, it is often the norm for the uneducated and poor to be exploited, she said. Strip clubs use high fees to hit dancers for