A proposed class action has been filed on behalf of a licensed practical nurse against Berkshire Health Systems in U.S. District Court in Springfield, Massachusetts. The unpaid overtime lawsuit alleges that the company systematically stole the wages of the plaintiff and others by deducting time for meal breaks that they couldn’t take. The lawsuit claims that LPN’s were deprived … [Read more...]

Overtime is the amount of time worked beyond an employee’s normally scheduled hours.  For example, most employees are scheduled to work a 40 hour work week, and anything worked beyond those 40 hours would be considered overtime.  Overtime also references the pay received for this extra time.  Many employers can require an employee to work overtime while some simply offer it. … [Read more...]

In 1929, the stock market crashed, and over the next few years, the GNP (gross national product) fell off the map, and unemployment soared. By 1933, the country was in a Great Depression. About 15 million American workers were unemployed and banks all over the country were failing. For ten years, the world felt what is known as the Great Depression. Back then, if you were … [Read more...]

Overtime is a chance for employees to work more than their allotted amount of hours per week and get paid extra for them.  Depending on what type of job you have, your position in that job, and whether your position is classified as exempt or non-exempt will determine your eligibility to earn overtime hours as well as compensation.  The current laws state that employers must … [Read more...]

Overtime allows employees the chance to earn more income outside of their regular schedule.  It is an opportunity to put money in your savings, purchase an item you’ve been wanting, or pay down a credit card.  Working overtime that the employees chooses to work is motivating and a great incentive.  What if your boss forces you to work overtime? Do you have to?  Working OT can … [Read more...]