Employers in the healthcare industry are known for committing wage theft. The DOL has classified the healthcare industry as “low wage, high violation” and collectedRead More
LaVista Walk Apartment Fire Leaves Residents Displaced
The Lavsita Walk Apartment Fire in Atlanta has left hundreds of residents. According to published reports, the three alarm Atlanta apartment fire started on theRead More
Oil Field Wage Theft: Drilling Managers Misclassified as “Independent Contractors” are Entitled to Overtime
In the oil and gas industry, oil companies use contract “drill site managers” or “Drill safety managers” at drilling sites to manage drilling operations andRead More
FLSA Lawsuit Filed Against the “Tattle Tale” in Atlanta
Last month, a group of dancers filed a dancer lawsuit against the Tattle Tale in Atlanta, Georgia. According to the allegations of the complaint, althoughRead More
Tractor Trailers on the Highway Shoulder are an Unsafe Hazard
Tractor trailers stopped or parked on the side of the highway are a safety risk. Because of limited available rest areas, big rigs are usingRead More
Retaliation after Filing a Wage Case: Under the FLSA, Retaliation is Illegal
Employees are often discouraged from filing a tip theft lawsuit or unpaid overtime claims because of the fear of being fired if they do so.Read More
The “ABC” Test and Wage Theft: Uber and Lyft May be Underpaying Drivers
Some states, like California and Massachusetts have adopted the “ABC” test for determining whether a worker is an independent contractor or employee. In states usingRead More
Tesla Defects: Drivers Complaining of “Phantom Braking” at High Speeds
Tesla owners are complaining that their cars are slamming on the brakes at high speeds, causing crashes in many cases. According to published reports, TeslaRead More
Trucking “Hours of Service” Regulations: Driver Fatigue causes Hundreds of Truck Crashes Every Year
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in the United States enforces regulations governing the “Hours of Service” (HOS) for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators.Read More
Staff Nursing Wage Theft: Misclassified Nurses and Stolen Overtime
Recently, nurse medical staffing companies have come under fire for claiming the nurses they hire and place are “independent contractors” not entitled to overtime. NurseRead More