Category Archives: Wage Hour
Proving Wage and Hour Violations in Columbus
Unfortunately, even though there are laws meant to ensure workers are treated fairly and compensated appropriately, wage and hour violations are common in the United States of America, Ohio not being an exception. Wage and hour violations are a range of illegal practices by employers related to employee compensation and working hours. Fortunately, when… Read More »
How Is Overtime Pay Calculated for Non-Exempt Ohio Workers?
In Ohio, overtime pay is required for non-exempt employees who work over 40 hours in a workweek. Overtime pay is calculated as one and a half times the employee’s regular rate of pay. This article will discuss how overtime is calculated in Ohio and what factors are considered in determining the employee’s regular rate… Read More »
What Damages Are Available If My Employer Has Not Paid Me for Overtime Correctly?
Employees who work more than the standard 40-hour workweek are entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If an employer fails to pay their employees the correct amount of overtime pay, or if they fail to pay overtime in a timely fashion (usually in the same payday that the same… Read More »
Department Of Labor Proposes New Independent Contractor Classification Rule
How can you know for certain whether you have been misclassified as an independent contractor when you should actually be entitled to the rights employees have under state and federal law? There are different tests that employers can use to determine whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor or as an… Read More »
Steps To Take In A Wage And Hour Claim
Employees in Ohio and West Virginia receive less than the wages they are owed in a variety of circumstances, including in situations where an employer fails to pay the minimum wage or overtime, or fails to pay an employee for working time during rest breaks or off-the-clock hours. Depending upon the circumstances, a wage… Read More »
More than 30 Current & Former Employees Win $665,000 from Settlement of Unpaid Wage Dispute Against Popular West Virginia BBQ Restaurant
The law firms of Brian G. Miller Co., L.P.A. and Barkan, Meizlish, DeRose & Cox, LLP – both based in Columbus, Ohio – are pleased to announce a settlement of $665,000 on behalf of more than 30 plaintiffs in a collective and class action dispute over unpaid wages against the owners of Dee Jays BBQ… Read More »
Wage And Hour Violations: Payment For Travel Time
If you regularly travel for work in Columbus, it is essential to know about your rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) concerning payment for travel time. While not all travel time is compensable, employees in Ohio should know that some travel time is in fact compensable, and they must be paid for… Read More »
Common Mistakes Misclassifying Independent Contractors And Employees
Employers have certain obligations to employees that they do not have to independent contractors. Likewise employees have certain rights when it comes to employment that 1099 independent contractors do not have. While both independent contractors and employees perform work for an employer, their relationships to the employer are quite different. The biggest difference for… Read More »
What Are Types Of Minimum Wage Violations?
Employers in Columbus are required to pay non-exempt workers at least the minimum wage, and failure to pay the minimum wage can result in the employee filing a wage and hour law violation claim. While you might assume that the only way a minimum wage violation can occur is for an employer to give… Read More »
Are Independent Contractors Required To Be Paid Overtime Wages Under Ohio Law?
While it is true that Ohio law does not require independent contractors to be paid overtime wages but does require employees to be paid overtime wages, the answer in practice is not always that clear. Employers can mistakenly misclassify employees as 1099 independent contractors causing those workers to miss out on properly being paid… Read More »
