Under the FLSA, unpaid internships are legal only if the intern is the primary beneficiary under the federal 7-factor test. If the employer gains most of the benefit from the intern’s work, the intern may be owed at least minimum wage and overtime. This article explains the legal test, red flags, and next steps for […]
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Under federal law, managers and supervisors cannot keep any portion of employees’ tips, even in a tip pool. Illegal tip pools often include ineligible staff or fail to meet tip credit rules, reducing take-home pay. This article explains key tip-pooling protections, common violations, and what a tip pool lawsuit can recover. Why This Lawsuit Matters
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Overtime pay is extra wages paid at 1.5× an employee’s regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek for most nonexempt workers under the FLSA. Whether you qualify depends on exemption status, your job duties, and how your “regular rate” is calculated. This article explains overtime rules, eligibility, and common compliance issues. Overtime
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