WASHINGTON D.C –Summer internship programs are widely used by different industries to bring talented students and workers to the company. These summer internships provide valuable experience and access to a company that is often not available to a student or recent graduate. Many times, they will lead to a permanent position after the completion of […]
WASHINGTON D.C — If you worked as an unpaid intern and were not paid overtime pay, you may have been cheated out of a significant amount of money. Summer internships are a great way to get into the door of a company or a specific industry, like the arts and entertainment business, but companies cannot […]
WASHINGTON D.C — Interns are used by companies and employers in a wide range of industries. Many times, these are unpaid internships created to provide work experience for the intern. Often, these internships lead to full time employment with the company. Although unpaid internships seem widely accepted, they often violate the federal overtime pay laws. […]
ST. LOUIS — Express Scripts has several call center operations throughout the United States. The centers employ representatives, operators, agents, and other workers. These employees often work more than a 40 hour week but do not get compensated with overtime pay. Call center employers frequently fail to pay employees for extra minutes of work each […]
WASHINGTON D.C — Pre-shift meetings are often a requirement for many jobs and occupations. The meetings are mandatory and often take up to an hour before the start of shift. Many employers and companies refuse to pay overtime pay for pre-shift meetings which can be a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Jobs […]
WASHINGTON D.C — Post-shift meetings are often required by employers for a variety of jobs and occupations. The meetings are mandatory and often take up to an hour at the end of a shift or workday. Many employers and companies refuse to pay overtime pay for post-shift meetings which can be a violation of the […]