Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | July 25, 2014
In this instance, you, as an employee, are in a better position than most of the employer’s creditors. Employees are… Continue reading What happens if my employer files for bankruptcy?
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Miscellaneous, Newsletters | July 18, 2014
No. Robo calls, or solicitation calls made by automated dialers, are illegal. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) prohibits unsolicited… Continue reading Can companies get away with all these robo-calls?
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Miscellaneous, Newsletters | July 11, 2014
Well, you can, but there might be unfortunate consequences. Sadly, some people who are terminated from their employment find themselves… Continue reading Can I file for bankruptcy if I have a lawsuit going against my employer?
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | July 3, 2014
Great question! If you are an hourly worker, then likely you just won’t get paid. Some employers will allow “negative”… Continue reading What happens if I’ve taken all of my paid time off but I have an emergency and can’t work?
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Workplace Harassment | June 27, 2014
Generally speaking, there is no law governing civility in the workplace. Courts and the legislature have seen the difficulty in… Continue reading Can my boss be really mean to me?
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Unpaid Overtime Wages | June 23, 2014
Family Dollar Stores, the giant retail store based in North Carolina, has settled another Store Manager overtime lawsuit, this time… Continue reading Family Dollar settles another Store Manager overtime case!
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Employer Retaliation, Newsletters | June 20, 2014
The U.S. Supreme Court recently held that an employee who testified before a grand jury regarding another employee’s misconduct could… Continue reading Can my boss fire me for testifying about misconduct in the workplace?
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | June 20, 2014
Pepsi Beverages Company has recently joined a long list of employers who are being sued for paying what some… Continue reading Pepsi sued for paying Chinese Overtime to its workers
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | June 13, 2014
Usually not. Under Connecticut law, employers may only deduct money from an employee’s wages if: – the deduction is authorized… Continue reading Can my employer take money out of my paycheck if I make a mistake?
Read MorePosted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | June 6, 2014
Yes, a court held recently. In Casuto v. Town of Greenwich (Conn. Superior Court, December 2013), the court held that… Continue reading Can I sue for unpaid wages if my employer has already been subject to a DOL investigation?
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