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  • “Ban the Box” Law in Oregon Removes Criminal History from Employment Applications

    “Ban the Box” Law in Oregon Removes Criminal History from Employment Applications

    Oregon is a progressive state in a lot of ways, but this legislative season it’s been a hotbed of activity for employment rights. On January 1, 2016 the “Ban the Box” law goes into effect, and it just might change the way employers hire. What is “Ban the Box”? Currently, most employment applications have a

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  • Do You Qualify for Unpaid Overtime?

    Do You Qualify for Unpaid Overtime?

    One of the most common employment law cases today involves claims against employers who owe employees unpaid overtime wages. It happens in many different industries from retail to construction and education to healthcare. Workers across the United States are protected by a federal law that guarantees overtime pay. This law is The Fair Labor Standards

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  • Over 1000 Workers in NYC are Owed Back Wages

    Over 1000 Workers in NYC are Owed Back Wages

    Millions of Dollars Owed to New York City Contractors New York City officials are trying to locate 1,056 workers who are owed back wages from settlements with private contractors. These workers not paid all wages due, and are owed a total of $3.7 million, according to the city comptroller’s office. Where Did the Money Come

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  • Common FLSA Violations & Cases [Infographic]

    Common FLSA Violations & Cases [Infographic]

    Updated January 23, 2019 More than 143 million American workers are protected by federal law. Has your employer committed an FLSA violation? Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, your case may be protected from these common violations of employee rights. What are some common FLSA Violations? There are many types of employment law cases that

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  • Best Lawyers in America 2016

    Best Lawyers in America 2016

    Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A. congratulates one of the firm’s own attorneys who received recognition for excellence in Employment Law. Matthew Fenton was recently named Tampa Employment Law – Individuals “Lawyer of the Year” in 2016 by one of the oldest and well-respected peer-reviewed publications The Best Lawyers in America©. Matthew K. Fenton has been a

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  • Unpaid Wages Due to Be Paid After Ruling Against NY Construction Company

    Unpaid Wages Due to Be Paid After Ruling Against NY Construction Company

    The Nightmare of Wage Theft Strikes Again on Employee Rights Stonehenge Restoration Company, owned by Sulajman Koci and Witold Matejkowski, has been ordered by the State of New York to pay 21 of its workers a total of $76,429 to settle a lawsuit brought against it alleging wage theft. How does this sort of wage

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  • How New FLSA Regulations Amend Overtime Exemption Rules by Wage

    How New FLSA Regulations Amend Overtime Exemption Rules by Wage

    Do You Qualify for Overtime? Find out with New FLSA Regulations The Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced proposed changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) white collar exemptions. These highly anticipated revisions are fairly significant, and it is estimated that over 5 million (currently exempt) salaried employees will be affected by these changes

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  • Toyota of Savannah Georgia Settles on Sexual Harassment Case

    Toyota of Savannah Georgia Settles on Sexual Harassment Case

    Sexual Harassment is Considered a Form of Discrimination It is illegal to terminate someone for refusing a manager’s sexual advances. This is a lesson Coastal Motors, Inc., doing business as Savannah Toyota, is only too aware of as they settle with a former employee. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) brought suit against Savannah

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  • Under FLSA You’re Probably an Employee, not an Independent Contractor

    Under FLSA You’re Probably an Employee, not an Independent Contractor

    What’s the Law? Are You an Independent Contractor or Employee? It’s estimated that by 2020, 40 percent of the U.S. labor force will be freelancing. With freelancing and independent contractor status comes a world of freedoms for the employee, but this might also trigger employment law issues and violations of your rights. According to the

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  • Are New Laws Protecting LGBT Workers? Some Think Not.

    Are New Laws Protecting LGBT Workers? Some Think Not.

    What Should LGBT Workers Expect in the Workplace? The year 2015 has been a monumental one for gay rights with large public displays of support. With the United States Supreme Court’s declaration of marriage equality, many pro-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) groups are trying to build momentum to increase rights and legal protections afforded to

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