What is the “prevailing wage?”

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | August 15, 2014

You may have heard this term or come across it as a part of the federal government and Connecticut’s wage… Continue reading What is the “prevailing wage?”

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 | 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, 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?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | May 30, 2014

The answer to this question depends on whether you are exempt from the laws mandating overtime. If you are an… Continue reading My job is closed FOR A DAY due to an emergency. Do I get paid?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Wage and Hour Law | May 9, 2014

Sometimes. As for the sharing of tips (“tip pooling”) it depends on who is in the pool. Managers are never… Continue reading Can my boss make me share my tips?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | April 17, 2014

Connecticut has a very strict rule for overtime pay for inside sales people. It requires that their sole responsibility by… Continue reading Can my boss pay me commissions for inside sales, but no overtime?

Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Wage and Hour Law | April 14, 2014

Many companies pay their inside sales people a base wage or salary and then pay commissions. Do these people get… Continue reading Inside Sales Exemption: what are the rules?