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HKM » Wage Violations

Posts Categorized In: Wage Violations

What are the Legitimate Exceptions to Oregon Minimum Wage Laws?

November 30, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

Oregon has recently raised the minimum wage for employees. Governor Brown signed into law an increase in Oregon minimum wage on March 2, 2016, and the law came into effect on July 1, 2016. According to the new Oregon minimum wage law, minimum wages vary according to the area of business operating within the state…. Read More

Categories: Portland, Wage Violations

Healthcare Non-Profit Settles Wage Theft Lawsuit

November 23, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

A healthcare non-profit in Springfield, Missouri under fire from federal authorities amid allegations of bribery and kickbacks to Arkansas lawmakers. At the same time that Preferred Family Healthcare was lavishing Arkansas legislators with massive amounts of money, the company was refusing to pay its employees overtime wages. According to the lawsuit filed by Frances Smith,… Read More

Categories: Kansas City, Wage Violations

Child Labor, Part Two

November 21, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

As mentioned in a previous post, with the schools out on summer vacation, many students are looking for summer jobs. At the same time, a number of employers looking to hire young people for positions because young workers tend to require less pay and there is no long-term commitment when hiring what amount to seasonal… Read More

Categories: Seattle, Wage Violations

Are There Legitimate Exceptions to Oregon Minimum Wage Laws?

November 19, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

The Muller case established the principles of equal and fair pay in the courts, including minimum wages in Oregon. There are a number of exceptions to the minimum wage laws in Oregon. The first is known as the executive exemption. Under these rules, those who are in executive positions do not fall within the listed… Read More

Categories: Portland, Wage Violations

Child Labor

November 14, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

School is out and people are spending time this summer doing other things. For many students, this means looking for a summer job. It allows them to earn extra money while spending their time productively. A number of seasonal businesses, like ice cream stores that bulk up staff during the summer, are all potential landing… Read More

Categories: Seattle, Wage Violations

Labor Unions

October 18, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

Current labor laws, both from state and federal levels, were enacted to provide employees with rights while working for an employer. Specifically, labor laws clarify certain employer obligations to employees. These laws are codified under both state and federal codes and those laws are used to enforce rules and settle disputes. These laws can be… Read More

Categories: Seattle, Wage Violations

Former Broker Alleging Gender Discrimination in Merrill Lynch Fallout

August 23, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

Betsy Whipple, a former Merrill Lynch stockbroker, levied a blistering complaint against the brokerage firm last month. Whipple, who originally worked for Morgan Stanley, boasted a book of business worth over $20 million. The complaint accuses Merrill Lynch of gender discrimination but lists a number of other complaints that range from theft of services to… Read More

Categories: Las Vegas, Wage Violations

Chipotle Accused of Wage Theft in Massive Class Action

May 17, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

It is estimated that employers steal billions of dollars from their employees in unpaid wages every year in the US. While it certainly keeps the employment lawyers at HKM very busy, it is unfortunate that American workers have to go through the legal system in order to get what is entitled to them under US… Read More

Categories: Las Vegas, Missclassification, Wage Violations

Haagen Dazs, Anyone?

May 10, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

The current economic and political climate creates many challenges for Washington state-area farms. In many ways, these challenges are unprecedented. The economic climate of law unemployment means that Washington growers will likely have to pay higher wages or at least better conditions for workers, who are largely migrant workers who head north during the busy… Read More

Categories: Employment Agreements and Termination, Seattle, Wage Violations

Nevada Supreme Court Decision Allows Employees to Sue for Wage Violations

April 5, 2018 by Daniel Kalish

In December of 2017, the Supreme Court of Nevada ruled that employees were entitled to file private suits against employers for unrecovered wages or other wage violations. Beforehand, employees were forced to file claims with the Nevada Labor Commissioner. The law, in effect, did not state that employees were expressly prohibited from filing claims in… Read More

Categories: Las Vegas, overtime, Wage Violations

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