Fresh Market “Chinese Overtime” Challenged in Court! Plaintiffs move for notice to go out to class of Department Managers.

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Uncategorized | January 31, 2014

Can my employer pay me commissions instead of overtime?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | January 31, 2014

In Connecticut, an employee must satisfy the following requirements if he or she is paid commissions, and not overtime: * … Continue reading Can my employer pay me commissions instead of overtime?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Uncategorized | January 30, 2014

The U.S. Department of Labor and many courts have ruled that auto damage appraisers are entitled to overtime wages. Progressive… Continue reading Progressive Appraisers – Are they entitled to Overtime wages?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | January 24, 2014

Sometimes. The rules governing business trips for hourly employees are somewhat complicated: * If you are given a special one… Continue reading I have to take business trips for my job. Should I be paid for this time?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Employee Rights, Newsletters | January 17, 2014

Probably not. The concept of “at will employment ” applies to employers and employees- just as most employees can be… Continue reading Do I have to give two weeks’ notice if I quit my job?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Employee Rights, Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | January 10, 2014

Probably so. This question falls under the “at will employment” protection for most employers- in Connecticut, generally you and your… Continue reading Can my boss make me work extra while’s he’s away on a sunny vacation?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Family and Medical Leave Act, Newsletters | January 3, 2014

If you work for an employer covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act, you may be eligible for a… Continue reading Can my boss tell me I can’t take FMLA leave?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Miscellaneous, Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | December 19, 2013

Yes it can. Employers are getting into the payday loan business, to mixed reviews. Generally, an outside financial company will… Continue reading Can my employer deduct money from my paycheck if I take an advance?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Defamation, Newsletters | December 13, 2013

Depending on the circumstances of the case, you may have a case of defamation against your employer. If what was… Continue reading What can I do if my employer says something about me that isn’t true?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Uncategorized | December 11, 2013

Limousine drivers, … are frequently not paid overtime premiums when they work more than 40 hours in a week. They… Continue reading Limo drivers entitled to overtime, says US DOL and some lawsuits!