Am I Owed Overtime Pay
Am I Owed Overtime Pay? Understanding Your Rights Overtime pay is one of the most common wage issues employees face. Many workers assume their employer is calculating pay correctly, only to later discover they were denied overtime wages they legally earned. Both the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (PMWA) […]
Are You Really an Independent Contractor
Are You Really an Independent Contractor? You Might Be Misclassified. Many workers in Pennsylvania and across the country are told they are “independent contractors” when, in reality, they should be treated as employees. This kind of misclassification isn’t just a technical error—it can cost you thousands of dollars in lost wages, benefits, and legal protections. […]
Common Examples of Off-the-Clock Work
Common Examples of Off-the-Clock Work Violations Employees are entitled to be paid for all the time they spend performing work-related duties. Yet many employers cut corners by requiring or allowing “off-the-clock” work—labor that benefits the company but is left unpaid. Both the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (PMWA) require […]
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees
Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees: What’s the Difference? And Why Does it Matter for Your Paycheck? Are you entitled to overtime pay? Can your employer make you work 50 or 60 hours a week without extra compensation? The answer depends on whether you’re classified as “exempt” or “non-exempt” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Many […]
What Counts as Hours Worked Under the FLSA
What Counts as Hours Worked Under the FLSA—and the Stricter Rules Under Pennsylvania Law If you’re an hourly employee, your paycheck should reflect every minute you spend working—not just the time your employer chooses to record. But many workers lose pay each week for time they’re legally entitled to be compensated for. Under both the […]