Jail guards are often required to work more than a 40 hour week but do not receive overtime pay. This happens frequently in jails operated by both government entities and private companies. Jail guards are generally eligible to recover unpaid overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. This law requires time and half wages for […]
Internships are widely used by different industries to bring talented students and workers to the company. These internships provide valuable experience and personal connections to the interns. Many times, they will lead to permanent job placement after the completion of the program. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), there are many circumstances under which […]
Reports have surfaced that Rent-A-Center may be unlawfully withholding compensation from its assistant mangers. If substantiated, this would be in violation of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. This act requires overtime pay for employees, including assistant managers, under specific circumstances. The problem is not new. In October 2011, a California judge approved a $2.7 […]
The United States’ Supreme Court recently unanimously ruled that mortgage loan officers are entitled to overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours in a workweek. The ruling did have some exceptions, but generally the question as to whether or not mortgage bankers are entitled to overtime pay has been resolved. According to the […]
Gloval is an armored car company located in Miami, Florida. It provides armored car, truck, and guard services in the Americas and in Europe. It employs hundreds of truck drivers and car drivers to protect the valuables of its customers and clients. Armored truck drivers who work for Gloval are generally eligible to recover unpaid […]
Armored transportation companies employ drivers, guards, and messengers for a variety of jobs. Quite often, an employee is working as an armored truck driver or as a security guard on an armored vehicle. In the past, the companies have refused and failed to pay overtime wages to these employees. However, a recent important court case […]