Is it legal to pay an employee entirely in rent credit?
You are right to have questions here. There are a lot of intersecting issues going on here but she may have some opportunities for recourse. I...
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You are right to have questions here. There are a lot of intersecting issues going on here but she may have some opportunities for recourse. I...
If your employer is "shaving" your time, that is called lying and wage theft. They are stealing from you and your coworkers. It sounds like you...
Fortunately for you, under CO law commissions can be considered "wages" (meaning you get more protections under the law). Generally in commission...
Unfortunately we are seeing a lot of that with IT workers lately. The laws applicable to IT workers are a bit tricky so more info would be...
I agree. It's worth contacting a lawyer to discuss your options. In addition to usually being free, the conversation is confidential, so doesn't...
I agree. There are also strict requirements the employer must abide by in regards to written notices about your pay and tips. Keep a personal log...
I agree. This is a common tactic some employers try to use. It's very important she work with a lawyer to navigate this situation for a good...
You might be surprised. First, a lot of people who are called "interns" and "independent contractors" by companies are misclassified that way, and...
New York has better laws for the kind of situation that you were describing than many other states, so it's possible your situation may be...
Unfortunately I have seen this situation all too often. There are definitely things that you can do about it, but it is vital that you move forward...