Dr. David Weil of the United States Department of Labor listens to employees’ overtime concerns.

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, U.S. Department of Labor | July 31, 2014

I was very pleased yesterday to participate in a “listening session” conducted by Dr. David Weil, administrator of the Wage… Continue reading Dr. David Weil of the United States Department of Labor listens to employees’ overtime concerns.

What happens if my employer files for bankruptcy?

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?

Posted 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?

Posted 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?

Posted 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?

Posted 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?

Posted 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?

Posted 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

Posted 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?

Posted 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?