Published articles, messages, chats about labor and employmenthttp://www.lawyers.comhttp://editorial.lawyers.com/common/image/favicon.icohttp://www.lawyers.com1616The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) provides an exemption from both minimum wage and overtime pay for certain "white collar" workers. To qualify for exemption, employees generally must meet certain tests regarding their job duties and be paid on a salary basis at not less than $455 per week.http://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/White-Collar-Exemptions-under-the-FLSA.htmlFurloughs are being used more often as employers, both private and public, face economic tough times. Learn about some of the differences between furloughs and layoffs - each measure has different consequences. Know how employer work policies and handbooks may govern furlough procedures.http://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/Furlough-or-Layoff-Is-There-a-Difference.htmlThe Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") governs, among other things, the minimum wage and overtime payments that employers must pay employees. Whether you're an employer or worker, you need to know some things about the burdens of proof for violations of the FLSA.http://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/Burdens-of-Proof-under-the-FLSA.htmlThe Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is most commonly known for its regulation of minimum wages and overtime pay, but how does the FLSA impact holiday, sick, and vacation pay? You might be surprised to find out that the FLSA all but ignores such things.http://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/Holiday-Sick-and-Vacation-Pay-under-the-FLSA.htmlPractically all employers must state and federal laws that govern the payment of wages and overtime. The laws can be complicated to follow, and there can be stiff penalties for not complying with them. So, if you're an employer, it's a good idea for to know some of the basics of wage and hours laws.http://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/Basics-of-Wages-and-Overtime-Laws.htmlI am a teacher that has recently trained and licensed to become a campus administrator. This past summer my principal informed me that there would be a position open and that I should interview. He (my principal) also told my husband (who works in the same school) that he should start "seeking a position elsewhere," since as his spouse I could not be his direct supervisor. This led me (and my husband) to believe that my principal was going to promote me to assistant principal. After...Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Promotions,-Gender-and-Discrimination-7814.htmlI work for a hospital and recently found out that several men with comparable or less experience and education are making more than me. Several other female employees are also in the same situation and may be interested in pursuing this.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Gender-and-Equal-Pay-7786.htmlWhat is the Texas Law on taking breaks and lunches? I understand it has changed.Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Work-Breaks-in-Texas-7777.htmlTwo weeks ago my company found out that I have terminal cancer. Today, they laid me off. Do I have any recourse?Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Discrimination-Based-on-Disability-or-Perception-of-Disability-Family-and-Medical-Leave-Act-7708.htmlWas fired from job as they said I didn't follow instructions and also forged company documents. Now unemployment won't pay as they state there is an "ISSUE". What can I do as I did none of this?Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 ESThttp://labor-employment-law.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Denial-of-Wnemployment-Benefits-7698.html