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Do I Have a Claim for a Wage and Hour Violation?
September 18th, 2017
Contributor: Michael F. Brady
Filing a state or federal claim for unpaid wages can be a complicated affair. You must comply with numerous filing deadlines, and failure to meet a due date can be fatal to your case. If you believe you have a state law claim for a wage and hour viol…
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Should I Hire a Lawyer for a Wage and Hour Violation?
August 11th, 2017
Contributor: Michael F. Brady
If you believe your employer is not paying you fairly, whether by not paying you minimum wage, not paying you for all the hours you worked, or not paying you overtime, you may have a claim for a wage and hour violation under the Federal Labor Standar…
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Wage and Hour Litigation
July 25th, 2017
Contributor: Michael F. Brady
If you are considering filing a lawsuit against your employer for a wage and hour violation under Kansas or Missouri state law or under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), it is wise to seek the advice of a skilled and experienced employment…
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The Family and Medical Leave Act / FMLA: Eligibility and Benefits
June 7th, 2017
Contributor: Michael F. Brady
A federal law named the Family and Medical Leave Act — frequently referred to as the FMLA — provides eligible employees with unpaid leave for specific family and medical reasons, as well as job protection after the leave. The intent of FMLA is to…
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Working Families Flexibility Act: Pending Legislation That Could Change Overtime Options
May 25th, 2017
Contributor: Michael F. Brady
Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill, H.R. 1108, entitled “The Working Families Flexibility Act.” The bill is now in the Senate, awaiting action by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The legislation woul…
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Equal Pay Rights and Compensation Discrimination
May 10th, 2017
Contributor: Michael F. Brady
Since 1963, employees have had the right to be free from compensation discrimination in the workplace. This right is conferred and enforced primarily under the Equal Pay Act of 1963, which requires that men and women receive equal pay for equal work.…
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The Oxford Comma Case: Comma Costs Millions in Wage Dispute
April 26th, 2017
Contributor: Michael F. Brady
In law school I learned that words, and punctuation, matter. When it comes to questions of contract interpretation, details are important. That’s just one reason it can be money well-spent to have an experienced lawyer review a contract before you…
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Getting Paid Less Than Minimum Wage: When Is It Legal?
April 12th, 2017
Contributor: Michael F. Brady
Some jobs, including workers that receive tips, workers who are students in high school or college, certain laborers, seasonal workers, people performing informal work like babysitting, and certain workers with disabilities, are exempt from minimum w…
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How to Report Tips on Your Taxes
April 3rd, 2017
Contributor: Michael F. Brady
As April 15 draws near, Americans are busy preparing their tax returns. If you receive tips as a significant part of your income, you may have questions about whether you are required to report your tips as income, how to report tips on your taxes, w…
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Do I Get a Break or Meal Period at Work?
March 10th, 2017
Contributor: Michael F. Brady
You may wonder whether the law requires break periods or a meal period at work. Meal periods or break periods at work are a common practice, but are not required everywhere. In fact, under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) employers are not…
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