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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) includes specific exemptions for certain roles in higher education, but these don’t apply to everyone. Whether you’re eligible for overtime depends on your exact job duties and how you’re paid.Here’s a quick refresher:Under the FLSA, most U.S. employees must be… Read more
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When you’re looking for a ride, your safety is a top priority. But what are the differences between traditional taxis and newer rideshare services like Uber? Are taxis safer than Uber or other rideshare apps?There are important safety considerations to keep in mind when choosing between taxis and… Read more
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Some jobs require uniforms, tools, or specific gear. But under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), your employer can’t deduct those costs if doing so would push your pay below minimum wage or reduce your overtime earnings. This rule applies across the board—no matter the industry. Employers… Read more
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The stage of mesothelioma cancer describes how far the tumor has spread from where it first appeared. Mesothelioma advances more the farther the tumor spreads. The primary difference between stage 1 and 2 is that cancer cells have started to spread into the lymph nodes surrounding the… Read more
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In December 2021, Colorado-based mortgage servicing company Pingora Loan Servicing, LCC, and its child company Bayview Asset Management were involved in a cyber-attack when hackers accessed private files belonging to over 160,000 customers.Despite being aware of the cyber-attack, Pingora took over… Read more
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If you’re a trucker, your day-to-day work is difficult enough. The last thing you need is to be taken advantage of by your employer. Unfortunately, we see many cases where truckers don’t receive the compensation they are owed, are denied proper rest breaks, or face other mistreatment. Federal… Read more
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There are four types of malignant mesothelioma, each affecting a different part of the body. Where is mesothelioma most common?Pleural MesotheliomaPleural mesothelioma is the most common type of mesothelioma, accounting for approximately 75% of all new cases. Pleural mesothelioma affects the… Read more
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If you work in tech or manage people who do, you’ve likely encountered some confusion regarding overtime rules. That’s not surprising. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has very specific criteria for when computer-related jobs qualify for overtime exemptions.Let’s clear it up.There is a special… Read more
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According to the Fair Labor Standards Act, there is no limit to the number of overtime hours you can work in a workweek. Unless you are an exempt employee, you are entitled to overtime pay if you are at least 16 years old and work over 40 hours in a work week. It is also important to note that the… Read more
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Whiplash is a common type of injury in cases involving direct impact with a moving or stationary object. While this kind of injury is often associated with car accidents, it is also quite common in non-vehicular accidents such as slips and falls. It is worth noting that accidents such as slips and… Read more
