Paying employees with payroll debit cards has become increasingly common in states like Washington that allow this method. However, while these cards can be convenient, they can carry burdensome fees for employees and potential legal pitfalls for employers. For example, Seattle-based KING 5 News reports that a McDonald’s employee has filed a lawsuit claiming that… Read More
Archives for July 13, 2013
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Recent Wage Violations in Oregon Restaurants
The United States Department of Labor recently investigated 110 restaurants across the Portland area for possible violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Restaurants across the nation are notorious for wage and hour violations, and the Portland district director of the Labor Department, Jeffrey Genkos, has stated that restaurants are regularly on the department’s… Read More