The gig economy has opened many doors for workers in West Virginia and across the country. Flexible hours and working conditions are enticing benefits to working nontraditional jobs, such as making deliveries, working in the many phases of construction, and offering...
Nonexempt day rate workers entitled to overtime pay
Employers violate federal law by failing to pay all wages required Employers violate the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by paying non-exempt workers a “day rate” without paying any overtime wages that may be due. A “day rate” is a lump sum or salary paid to a worker...
Banks have a history of overtime and wage violations
Bank employees receive settlements for unpaid wages Over the past several years, bank employees all across the country have filed successful overtime and wage claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) against banks of all sizes including the likes of Wells...
Are you correctly classified in your job?
When you find employment in West Virginia, your main goal is to take home a paycheck. But when a company considers you an independent contractor, your pay may be less than it should. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), you may have entitlement to overtime...
Lyft faces another misclassification lawsuit
How a worker is classified affects his or her form of compensation, benefits and much more. It is extremely important that employers in West Virginia classify their workers correctly; otherwise, workers can lose out on wages, and employers may face legal recourse....
Steak ‘n Shake facing second misclassification verdict
Steak 'n Shake restaurants are located in West Virginia and in other regions in the country and around the world. The fast food chain is known for its burgers, fries and numerous varieties of milkshakes. Many families patronize the locations while traveling or eating...
Misclassification of employees rampant in gig economy companies
Many so-called "gig economy companies" operate in West Virginia and all across the country. Some businesses, such as Uber or Lyft, offer ride-sharing services to customers. Companies like Grubhub or DoorDash deliver food from various restaurants to people's homes or...
Swift settles misclassification lawsuit with truck drivers
There are many truck drivers in West Virginia and all across the country who are considered to be independent contractors at their places of employment. Often, companies use contractors as part of their workforces in addition to their full-time employees. While this...
Flowers Food settles misclassification lawsuit for $9 million
Many companies in West Virginia and across the nation utilize independent contractors in addition to their regular workforce of employees. However, businesses often stumble when employing contractors, since the practice can often result in misclassification of...
