There are federal and state laws in place that protect employees. That includes ensuring that employers pay their workers the mandated minimum wage for their work, including overtime pay. Unfortunately, there are instances when employers either do not pay employees fair compensation, fail to pay employees on time, or do not pay their hard-working employees at all. This violates state and federal laws. If you have not received a paycheck or have not been paid in full for the hours[…] Read More
Category: Wage Discrimination
Can My Employer Offer Different Benefits to Males and Females?
Equal pay for men and women has been a hot topic today. Women entering the workforce in the 1970’s were routinely paid less than males working in the same capacity. After many lawsuits and protests, women have won the right to be paid equal to their male colleagues when they are doing the same job and have the same qualifications. The most recent topic of discussion in equal pay relates to benefits. Are employers allowed to offer different benefits to[…] Read More