When an employee or a group of employees share a common complaint against their employer, they may file a class-action lawsuit against that organization. A class action allows the courts to manage a number of similar claims more efficiently as well as give plaintiffs who may not have pursued a claim before a chance to have their voice heard. There…
As with any lawsuit, you should have all the essential ingredients needed to make a successful whistleblower case. But sometimes, especially if you’ve never had to deal with the legal system before, there are always missing pieces or you do something that will jeopardize your case. Avoid these mistakes when you’re about to file your qui tam claim: Make sure you have the right lawyer. This…
Posted November 2nd, 2020. 12 of Firm’s Partners Named Among Stars in Their Regions October 22, 2020 – today announced its “Top Tier” national ranking in 2020 Benchmark Labor and Employment published by Benchmark Litigation. In addition, the firm earned high marks for its labor and employment litigation results in the regions which include Washington, DC, New York City, Baltimore, San Francisco, San Diego,…
Created 80 years ago, the Fair Labor Standards Act governs the hours worked and wages earned by American employees. The FLSA provides that, unless a specific exemption applies, employers: Must pay employees a minimum wage set by federal law Must pay employees overtime (1.5x their regular rate) for time worked over 40 hours in a workweek Must maintain accurate employment records, including…