On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Sep 15, 2020 | Overtime And Wage Issues
Employers are required by law to pay their workers fair wages for every hour they work. It may seem like an obvious rule, but not every employer knows it or is willing to comply with it. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay time-and-a-half...
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Aug 31, 2020 | Overtime And Wage Issues
Time is money for those who are paid by the hour. Often, West Virginia employees receive their weekly schedule and calculate how much money they can expect to earn based on the hours they will work. Picking up an extra shift means a bigger paycheck unless those...
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Aug 31, 2020 | Overtime And Wage Issues
One way in which many business owners get into trouble is by failing to keep accurate records of the hours each of their employees works. Without these records, it may be impossible to know when an employee qualifies for overtime pay and how much pay that employee...
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Aug 5, 2020 | Overtime And Wage Issues
It is hard enough for some workers to make ends meet during a difficult economy. To some West Virginia residents, it may seem that they spend more time working than doing anything else but still have little to show for it. Unfortunately, this can be especially true if...
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Jul 22, 2020 | FLSA Misclassification, Overtime And Wage Issues
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...
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Jul 21, 2020 | Overtime And Wage Issues
People in West Virginia and across the nation who work in the food service industry are often mistreated on the job. There are many reasons for this. Frequently, those employed are immigrants, students or workers who need a higher degree of flexibility in their work...
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Jun 11, 2020 | Overtime And Wage Issues
When a potential employer extends a job offer, it typically includes details about salary, health benefits, vacation time and sick leave policies. In some cases, employers may also offer a per diem to their workers. Per diem is an allowance that is intended to cover...
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | May 13, 2020 | Overtime And Wage Issues
The Fair Labor Standards Act protects employees from bosses who unfairly withhold pay. More companies are using digital time trackers for employees to log in and out of their shifts. This can provide a more convenient method of calculating hours that is superior to...
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Apr 27, 2020 | Overtime And Wage Issues
There are many different types of jobs in West Virginia. They are also compensated in different ways. Some are considered exempt employees and may have a salary, which means they earn the same amount no matter how many hours they work. Others are considered non-exempt...
On behalf of Law Office of P. Zachary Stewart | Apr 27, 2020 | Overtime And Wage Issues
Understanding the laws that affect workers is essential for recognizing when an employer is treating an employee unfairly. Despite how fulfilling and rewarding a job may be, its main purpose is for workers to earn money to pay their bills and provide for their...
