Flaggers are a common sight, standing out in all kinds of weather, directing pedestrians, drivers, and construction vehicles. Although flaggers work at construction sites, often assist other construction workers, and [...]
The Keystone State has recently approved a comprehensive reform of its somewhat antiquated laws and regulations regarding workers whose pay includes tips. Although there are few bold innovations or dramatic changes to [...]
Many factors make it tricky for New York truck and delivery drivers to determine what pay they are entitled to receive. We previously discussed a few of the challenges of driver [...]
“I’ll see YOU in court!” Whether in the modest halls of county small claims court or the walnut-paneled chambers of the federal district courts, in the United States, if you are [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Governor Kathy Hochul signed an important modification to the New York state prevailing wage laws on Labor Day, extending the law's coverage to thousands of building services workers. Prevailing wage [...]
The prevailing wage rules require that a special, higher, minimum wage be paid to workers on projects and in jobs that are funded with or benefit from government resources. Many [...]
It seems like a simple enough question. It's an important question, too, mainly because we start getting paid when work starts. That's when your time becomes the bosses'; when they [...]
Laws are enacted and changed by state and local legislatures throughout the year, but they typically go into effect on either January 1 or July 1. From requiring hazard pay [...]
