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 [...]
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 [...]
Thinking of Blowing the Whistle? Here’s Why You Need a Lawyer
You’ve witnessed misconduct at your company and feel compelled to speak up. But reporting wrongdoing - especially to outside parties - can have major consequences for your career. That’s [...]
Prevailing Wage Regulations to Be Updated
The Davis-Bacon Act establishes a federal minimum wage to be paid to workers on projects benefiting from federal funds. Generally known as the “prevailing wage,” the United States Supreme Court described [...]
Are You “In The Red?”
Equal Pay Day is observed on March 15 this year - this is the day chosen to signify how much extra women must work in order to earn the same pay [...]
The Retaliation Hall of Shame, v. II
Every significant worker protection law, whether at the federal or state level, protects workers who complain about and witness illegal or unsafe working conditions. Yet, year after year, retaliation remains [...]
Whistleblowers Come Forward to Stop Health Care Fraud
We asked the question a year ago, “Do you work for an ethical company?” While we all wish we did work for an ethical company, unfortunately, many do not. Corporate [...]
The Retaliation Hall of Shame
Every significant worker protection law, whether at the federal or state level, protects workers who complain about and witness illegal or unsafe working conditions, yet retaliation remains, year after year, [...]