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?
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Can my boss pay me commissions for inside sales, but no overtime?
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?
Read MoreInside Sales Exemption: what are the rules?
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?
Read MoreCan my employer pay me cash to avoid payroll taxes?
Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | February 28, 2014
No, it most certainly cannot. The Connecticut Department of Labor recently cracked down on subcontractors at UCONN who were paying… Continue reading Can my employer pay me cash to avoid payroll taxes?
Read MoreCan my boss deny me a lunch break?
Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | February 14, 2014
In Connecticut, if you are an hourly worker, your boss must provide you with a 30 minute break if you… Continue reading Can my boss deny me a lunch break?
Read MoreCan 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?
Read MoreI have to take business trips for my job. Should I be paid for this time?
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?
Read MoreCan my boss make me work extra while’s he’s away on a sunny vacation?
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?
Read MoreCan my employer deduct money from my paycheck if I take an advance?
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?
Read MoreWhat Can I Do If My Employer Cuts My Hours or My Pay?
Posted by Hayber, McKenna & Dinsmore | Newsletters, Wage and Hour Law | November 27, 2013
In some circumstances, you can voluntarily leave your job and still get unemployment benefits. The employer must change the circumstances… Continue reading What Can I Do If My Employer Cuts My Hours or My Pay?
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