Lawsuits over unpaid wages are on the rise across the nation. Not surprising, in this soft economy when every penny matters. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, a record number of federal wage-and-hour lawsuits have been filed, as well as what it described as “hybrid” cases, which are being filed on behalf of workers in … [Read more...] about Lawsuits Over Unpaid Wages on the Rise

Starting April 12, employers in New York will face tougher penalties if they violate wage and hour laws. The state's newly-adopted New York Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) also imposes new notification requirements on employers. According to The National Law Review, wage and hour theft is considered a widespread problem in New … [Read more...] about New York Targets Wage and Hour Theft