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
The Fair Labor Standards Act is a federal law that was enacted in 1938. This law governs wage and hour standards, including the minimum wage, equal pay, overtime rules, child labor and recordkeeping. Under this law, employers must pay employees the established minimum wage for every hour that they work. Eligible employees are also entitled
Workplace sexual harassment is defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as sexual conduct or advances which create an offensive, hostile or intimidating work environment or that unreasonably interferes with your ability to do your job. Sexual harassment includes many different acts, ranging from persistent sexual joking, inappropriate touching or displaying offensive materials. Both men