As many Indiana employees will know, companies don't always manage to keep on top of their obligations. Even for small businesses, there are a lot of things to take into consideration and mistakes can be costly. However, it is the responsibility of the employers to...
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Magician gets sued for unpaid wage claim
The Fair Labor Standards Act states that each worker in Indiana has the right to receive due compensation for time spent working. That compensation includes the extra money that you are entitled to for working overtime. Omitting overtime pay can be grounds for filing...
Overtime pay a big consideration for Indiana winter workers
With the harsher and longer winter that Indiana has experienced recently, it is important for companies that work during this season to update their work policies accordingly. Wages should always be in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act so that...
House Bill threatens unpaid wage claims in Indiana
Wage theft is a horrifying prospect for any hard-working employee. For some people, every penny counts, and not being paid the money they are owed can have devastating effects on their lives and well-being. Fortunately, residents of Indiana have the benefit of...
Hotel workers protest with unpaid-wage claim
As an employee, you expect to be paid in full and on time. In the event that this does not happen, a lawsuit is often the end result.Our Indiana readers will find this story out of Tennessee interesting, as most people are familiar with the Double Tree Hilton Hotel...
Popular restaurant sued over alleged unpaid wages
Anybody who works a job for which they are promised to be paid expects this to happen at the appropriate time. However, lawsuits filed for unpaid wages are common throughout the United States.Many of our Indiana readers are familiar with the popular Dancing Wasabi...
Indiana steel workers want wages for putting on gear
A lawyer representing 800 Indiana steel workers brought before the U.S. Supreme Court the issue of whether workers should receive compensation for putting on and taking off protective gear. Is changing into protective gear really just changing clothes, or is it...
Lady Gaga dances around claim of omitting overtime, settles suit
Indiana fans of pop recording star Lady Gaga may have heard that the singer and her touring company have recently settled a claim alleging unpaid wages that had been brought by her former personal assistant. The woman's claim that the defendants were omitting overtime...
Indiana workers strike for higher wages
Striking workers in Indiana are asking for wage increases far higher than what has been proposed. They believe that at a rate of $7.25 per hour they are paid less than owed for their work. Fast food workers who staged a single-day strike are calling for a minimum wage...
Dollar stores reported for poor work conditions, labor violations
Indiana residents may be interested in some allegations that have arisen regarding Dollar General and other popular dollar stores. These stores operate by offering goods at extremely low prices, which means that they often must try to cut other costs in order to make...
