Are You Being Paid Correctly? How to Check Your Prevailing Wage in NY
If you work on public construction projects in New York, you're entitled to more than just the minimum wage. You're owed a "prevailing wage," a rate set by law [...]
Red Flags: 7 Signs Your Employer Isn’t Following Prevailing Wage Laws
And what you should do about it If you work in construction on government-funded projects in New York, California and much of the United States, you are likely entitled [...]
Does My Work as a Technician Qualify Me to Earn Prevailing Wage in California?
Does My Work as a Technician Qualify Me to Earn Prevailing Wage in California? If you’re a technician in California working on public works projects — whether in HVAC, [...]
Why the U.S. Department of Labor’s New Policy Makes Private Litigation More Important Than Ever for Unpaid Wage Claims
Millions of American workers face a harsh reality: being systematically cheated out of overtime pay or paid below minimum wage. This costs workers billions of dollars in unpaid wages every [...]
Important Notice for Street Sweepers: Your Rights and Money at Risk
If you worked as a street sweeper for Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC (SCA) in California between September 26, 2018 and January 3, 2025, this message is for you. [...]
The New Trump Administration: Top 10 Implications for Whistleblower Law
Whistleblower laws are heavily influenced by federal policies, regulatory priorities, and enforcement mechanisms. Whistleblower protections are at a critical juncture in 2025, as recent and upcoming policy changes under [...]
Construction Flaggers: Updated Prevailing Wage Guidance in New York City
The New York City Comptroller's office has recently updated its prevailing wage schedules, introducing a separate category for flaggers for the first time. While the New York State Department [...]
New Overtime Rule: A Major Shift for American Workers and Employer Implications
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a transformative new rule that is set to redefine the landscape of overtime pay eligibility for millions of American workers. Effective [...]
The Wage Theft Crisis: US Employers Are Robbing Workers Blind
According to estimates by the Economic Policy Institute, in the US, legally owed wages totaling over $15 billion are being stolen from minimum wage workers by their employers every [...]
How to Record Your Employer at Work When Your Rights are Being Violated
Have you ever considered secretly recording inappropriate behavior or unlawful acts occurring at work but held back over uncertainty around the legal implications? While covert workplace taping raises complex [...]