Raceway Petroleum to pay $3.9 million

Posted on April 23rd, 2010 No Comments

Raceway Petroleum will pay $3.9 million to settle a lawsuit by the U.S. Department of Labor claiming the company violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. The company must also pay $100,000 in fines. The complaint was brought by more than 700 current and former Raceway Petroleum employees, primarily gas attendants, who said they had been unfairly treated.

They alleged that they often had to work up to 100 hours a week, they were limited to one-half hour break each day, and they were not sufficiently compensated for overtime. The company was also under fire for inaccurate payroll records. The company was required to install an electronic timekeeping in each facility.

The overtime collection lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, are here to help you if you have been unfairly treated by your employer, especially when it comes to wages and overtime hours worked. Contact us at 202-973-0900 to discuss your case.

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Some unpaid internships could be illegal

Posted on April 14th, 2010 No Comments

The federal government might soon begin cracking down on companies that violate the law regarding unpaid internships. The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 lists six standards under which a company can take an unpaid intern. In spite of this, many employers still ask unpaid interns to perform above and beyond the legal limits of their position without offering compensation.

The recession has not improved the situation, because now many companies see unpaid internships as an easy way to keep their productivity level high without sacrificing precious finances. Many university students rely on experience gained in internships to secure a job after graduation. Several states have begun investigating and fining companies for violation of the law.

If you feel that you have been denied compensation and unfairly treated by your employer, you may be eligible to take legal action. For assistance with your case, contact the overtime collection lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, at 202-973-0900 today.

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Immigrants targeted in wage theft

Posted on April 9th, 2010 No Comments

More employers have used the recession as a reason to pay employees less than minimum wage or simply not pay what they promised, officials are finding. Those who work in restaurant, janitorial or construction positions are said to be particularly vulnerable, especially those who lack legal status or don’t speak English.

The District of Columbia’s Office of Wage-Hour reports that the number of workers seeking help to recover stolen wages last year went up 20 percent from 2008. Some nonprofit groups have begun trying to train cheated workers how to begin taking legal action.

If your employer has refused to pay you the correct wages or overtime pay for hours you have worked, you may be eligible to take legal action. For assistance with your case, contact the overtime collection lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, at 202-973-0900.

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Staples Settles Overtime Pay Lawsuit

Posted on February 23rd, 2010 No Comments

The office supply store Staples, Inc. agreed to pay $42 million dollars to settle several class action lawsuits regarding overtime pay. The lawsuits alleged the company intentionally misclassified employees to avoid paying overtime pay. The settlement has not yet been finalized, but the settlement is believed to provide compensation for employees who have been denied employment for years.

The overtime collection lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP are here to help you if you have wrongly been denied overtime pay by your employer. Contact us at 202-973-0900 to discuss your claim today.

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AT&T Facing Class-Action Lawsuit For Breach Of Overtime Laws

Posted on February 19th, 2010 No Comments

Employees of the communications giant AT& T have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company, alleging serious breaches of overtime laws concerning certain classifications of workers.  Some employees claim that the company intentionally misclassified them to make them ineligible for overtime pay. Positions included in the lawsuit include: support workers, maintenance, and hardware and software installers.

If you feel that you have been wrongly denied overtime pay by your employer, contact the overtime collection lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP at 202-973-0900.

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Workers Sue Owner Of Three NYC Eateries For Unfair Labor Practices

Posted on February 9th, 2010 No Comments

This week, two employees joined an existing lawsuit against owner Eric Goode and his partners for unfair labor practices in their New York City restaurants. The two workers join four others who filed a lawsuit against the owner for failing to pay overtime wages and appropriate minimum wage in his three restaurants, B-Bar and Grill, La Bottega, and Matsuri.

If your employer has refused to pay you the correct wages or overtime pay for hours you have worked, you may be eligible to take legal action. For assistance with your case, contact the overtime collection lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP at 202-973-0900 today.

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Study Shows Increase In Employment Lawsuits Against Small Businesses

Posted on February 4th, 2010 No Comments

The Sacramento Business Journal recently released the results of a study showing a significant increase in employment lawsuits against small and medium-sized businesses. The research shows that most cases involved violations of the state’s labor laws, including issues with overtime pay and hours worked. The report shows that lawsuits filed by current and former employees can cost the business significant amounts of money, and can have a detrimental effect on the company’s finances.

The overtime collection lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP are here to help you if you have been unfairly treated by your employer, especially when it comes to wages and overtime hours worked. Contact us at 202-973-0900 to discuss your case.

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