Labor And Employment (page 3)
Jacksonville's Biggest Wage Theft Takedowns of 2016
Jacksonville’s economy grew again this year, and the success is expected to press on in 2017, as high-profile businesses like IKEA and a new Amazon...
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- jacksonville
- Dec 22, 2016
The Biggest Wage Theft Busts in Kissimmee This Year
Although occurrences of wage theft can be found on every rung of the corporate ladder, these labor violations are most rampant where low-wage labor exists,...
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- kissimmee
- Dec 7, 2016
The Biggest Wage Theft Busts in Tampa This Year
Central Florida is home to some of our nation’s biggest and best restaurants, resorts, and tourist destinations. Although these lucrative business are beloved for the...
- Staff
- tampa
- Dec 7, 2016
3 Most Important Laws Passed In New York This Year
2016 has been a year for landmark legislation from lawmakers all over the country. New York City has benefited from many these rulings and there...
- Staff
- new-york
- Dec 7, 2016
3 New York Wage Theft Busts of 2016
Employees being screwed out of their wages isn’t anything new. Many workers have had to fight to receive rightful pay for working overtime or off-the-clock....
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- new-york
- Dec 6, 2016
How One St. Pete Employee Is Fighting Against Workplace Retaliation
A former employee is suing a St. Petersburg gift business for alleged workplace retaliation and other reported labor violations. The lawsuit filed by Kymberlee Rau...
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- st-petersburg
- Dec 2, 2016
What Kissimmee Restaurant Employees Can Learn From Steak N Shake Overtime Lawsuit
A former employee is suing Steak N Shake in Kissimmee over alleged unpaid overtime wages and other reported violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act....
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- kissimmee
- Nov 30, 2016
One Daytona Improves Tourism Draw, Promises Jobs
GameTime is coming to the One Daytona entertainment complex, bringing with it a whole lot of fun, and some much-needed jobs. The International Speedway Corporation,...
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- daytona-beach
- Nov 28, 2016
New Overtime Rule Set to Expand Overtime to Millions of Workers Blocked by Judge
The new rule expanding overtime pay to millions of hardworking Americans, was blocked by a federal judge just days before it was set to go...
- Staff
- Nov 24, 2016
Wage Theft on Order at Metro Diner: Just What Is the JAX Eatery Accused of?
Metro Diner’s reputation among workers is taking a nosedive after a recent order compelling the restaurant to pay back wages to its employees. The restaurant’s...
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- jacksonville
- Nov 22, 2016
The Most Common Startup Company Labor Violations That Workers Should Be Worried About
A startup company in Brevard County is under scrutiny after employees have gone public claiming the company isn’t paying them. While the CEO of Oakridge...
- Staff
- melbourne
- Nov 10, 2016
One Winter Haven Restaurant Exemplifies ADA’s Work to Empower Job Hunters with Disabilities
One restaurant owner in Winter Haven has received an award from the Florida Vocational Rehabilitation program this week for his continued work to hire, promote,...
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- winter-haven
- Nov 9, 2016
UberEats in Orlando: Should Prospective Drivers Worry About Cloud of Labor Violation Allegations Hanging Over Uber?
UberEats’ food-delivery services has launched in Orlando this week, joining Google Express, Drizly, and other quick-delivery online services. This launch coincides with other major news...
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- orlando
- Nov 4, 2016
Uber Drivers Winning Unemployment Benefits: Are You Next?
Recently, two former Uber drivers discovered they are eligible for unemployment compensation, following a New York State Department of Labor ruling. The unemployment benefits board...
- Staff
- new-york
- Nov 4, 2016
What if You’re a Victim of Wage Theft and You Don’t Even Know It?
Tallahassee’s growing healthcare industry has been great for the city, but it looks like there’s one thing that might not be so great: Employers not...
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- tallahassee
- Nov 2, 2016