Even when an action seems like it is unfair, it may be legal. For example, your employer is allowed to change your time card without your knowledge. If you think that it was unfairly adjusted, you should talk to your boss and review the Fair Labor Standards Act to determine if the changes were a
In order to classify you as an independent contractor or as an exempt employee, your employer must first meet specific criteria. If you are misclassified by your employer, you may be cheated out of money on a daily basis. In many cases, it is obvious that a worker who is classified as an independent contractor
Many people around the country feel that they are not being paid what they are owed. If you continually work long hours only to see that your paycheck is less than what you expected, you might be underpaid. Unfortunately, some employers try to cut corners by shaving off hours or engaging in misclassification schemes. Here
If you leave your job while you are waiting for a bonus payment or a commission, you may be concerned that you will not receive it. You might think that it might be hard for you to collect your bonus or commission payment after you have left your job. It may seem even less likely
In the U.S., an estimated $80 billion is lost each year to health care fraud and abuse. This fraud leads to higher health care costs for everyone. The majority of medical providers are honest, but there are some that commit fraud. The complexity of the billing system in the U.S. makes fraud easy to commit
Some workers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have knowledge that their employers are committing fraud against the government and want to report it. While whistleblowing allows people a way to do the right thing, it also can expose workers to job loss and reputational damage within their fields. If you would like to report the
While it is thankfully rare, some workers receive paychecks that bounce from their employers. It can be insulting to be given a check that bounces by your employer. Receiving a check that bounces might mean that you have trouble taking care of your family or paying your bills. Some employers habitually write bad checks to
Whistleblowers have protections under federal and state law when they report their employers for committing fraud against the government. It is important for you to understand qui tam cases so that you can determine whether you have a potential claim to file and whether you want to proceed with it. Here are some key things
The Fair Labor Standards Act offers multiple benefits to workers within the public and private sectors. Under the law, employees enjoy rights in all aspects of their work. The law regulates the minimum wage, recordkeeping responsibilities and overtime pay. Employers who violate the employment laws may be subjected to criminal and civil penalties. To learn more about your
At-will employees may be fired at any time for any reason unless their employers base their terminations on a prohibited basis. At-will workers who miss too much work may be terminated, but there are a few exceptions. If you were fired for taking protected leave, you may have legal rights. The employment lawyers at Swartz