Unpaid overtime is one of the most common—and often overlooked—violations of employee rights in the workplace. Many New Jersey workers clock in extra hours every week, unaware they’re entitled to time-and-a-half for the effort. Others know their rights but fear retaliation if they speak up. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This legal guide
Introduction Have you been putting in long hours at work, only to find your paycheck doesn’t reflect the extra effort? If you’re wondering whether you’re owed unpaid overtime, you’re not alone. Millions of workers across the U.S. face wage theft every year, often without realizing their rights are being violated. As a leading wage and
Introduction: Overworked and Underpaid? You’re Not Alone You stayed late. You skipped breaks. You put in the hours, gave it your all, and expected your paycheck to reflect that effort. But when payday came around, the math didn’t add up—and you were left wondering: “Where’s my overtime pay?” Unfortunately, unpaid overtime in New Jersey is
Unpaid overtime is a silent epidemic affecting countless workers in New Jersey. Many employees are working extra hours without compensation, unaware that they’re losing thousands of dollars annually. Beyond financial losses, unpaid overtime carries emotional and professional costs, impacting work-life balance and trust in employers. If you suspect you’re a victim of unpaid overtime, you’re
Minimum wage and overtime laws are essential components of labor rights that protect workers across the United States, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Understanding these laws can help employees ensure they receive fair compensation for their work and navigate potential disputes with employers. If you are looking for an overview of minimum wage and overtime
Most employers in the U.S. are required to pay an overtime premium to non-exempt workers who work more than 40 hours per week. This premium is based on the worker’s normal hourly wage and is 50% of it. An employee who works overtime hours must be paid one-and-one-half times his or her regular hourly wage
While employers are allowed to fire most workers in New Jersey or Pennsylvania at any time and for nearly any reason or no reason at all, there are some exceptions to this rule. Employers cannot terminate workers for discriminatory reasons based on their protected statuses. They also cannot fire workers to retaliate against them for
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, most workers in the U.S. are entitled to receive the federal minimum wage, which is currently set at $7.25 per hour. They are also entitled to receive overtime pay of time and one-half for each hour that is worked during a workweek beyond 40 hours. The law defines work
Since the 1930s, most U.S. employers have been required to pay their eligible employees that work more than 40 hours in a week overtime pay. This law was originally passed so that work would be spread among more people so that the unemployment rolls could be reduced. Today, overtime pay is no longer viewed as
Court sides with drivers, holds that Werner violated the law. As many of you know, we have been, and continue to, fight very hard for all drivers of Werner. Since 2011, we have been litigating Petrone v. Werner Enterprises. For years, we have worked to convince the courts (and Werner) that Werner fails to pay