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Wage and Overtime Laws for Truck Drivers

by Greg Mansell

For truck drivers nationwide, underpayment and overtime violations are just the beginning of a long list of problems. Below we explore the wages you are entitled to but may not be receiving.

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FAQs on the Final Overtime Regulations

by Tracy A. Miller

On March 13, 2014, President Obama signed a presidential memorandum directing the Department to update and modernize the Part 541 regulations.

Federal Overtime Rule Injunction Calls for State-Level Attention

by Sebastian Chilco and Rachel Fendell Satinsky

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The Best Defense Against FLSA Lawsuits for Unpaid Overtime

by Maureen E. Carr

Six strategies to avoid costly liability.

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DOL Proposes New Overtime Rule and Salary Threshold for Exemption

by Megan Erickson Moritz

The Department of Labor is proposing a hike to the salary threshold requirement for exempted employees.

Major Change to FLSA Procedure

by Greg Mansell

The Sixth Circuit will determine if a major procedural change is warranted for employees seeking unpaid wages.

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Not too Broken to Fix

by Brian Graham

How to improve the H1-B lottery and protect wages now.

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Northern California In the Law

by Gregory Sirico

Key litigation trends in wage disputes, workplace privacy and employment practices across Northern California.

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The Impact of Duran on the Certification Process in Wage and Hour Class Actions

by Tim Freudenberger and Nancy Lubrano

In May 2014, class action defense attorney Tim Freudenberger from Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP, obtained a very favorable decision from the California Supreme Court in Duran v. U.S. Bank Nat. Assn., 59 Cal. 4th 1 (2014).

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The Top 10 Labor and Employment Issues Retailers Will Face in 2017

by Diane M. Saunders

The public-facing nature of their businesses also has an enormous impact on employment issues within retail establishments.

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Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Which Are You?

by Greg Mansell

The distinction between the two is integral. Misclassifying someone as an independent contractor can have several implications.

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Businesses Must Prepare for the New Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule

by Steven T. Clark and Kirby Black

Two employment law lawyers explain how a new DOL rule making it more likely workers will be classified as employees, rather than independent contractors, has caused legal challenges and prompted businesses to reassess worker status and policies.

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In the News: Texas

by Abigail Rowe

A roundup of notable news for listed lawyers in your area.

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Brace for Impact

by Ray Young, Jr. and Scott Hetrick

The 2021 independent contractor rule might have major impacts on employers and upend compliance issues, especially as the DOL’s definition of an independent contractor is about to change.

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The Most Common Employment Law Disputes and How to Avoid Them

by Christopher Houk

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Are Uber Drivers Employees or Independent Contractors?

by William W. Hurst

Some Uber drivers earn well below the minimum wage rate per hour.

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