Category Archives: Wage Payment Collection Law
OVERTIME PAY FOR MORE U.S. WORKERS AND AVERAGE WEEKLY WAGE CALCULATIONS
In a previous article, we discussed new overtime rules that will go into effect on December 1, 2016. These new overtime rules could affect up to 4 Million U.S. workers. These changes could be significant for Pennsylvania injured workers. When a worker is injured on the job, the employer is required to prepare a… Read More »
New Overtime Rules to go Into Effect
On May 18, 2016, the Department of Labor’s published a final rule updating the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which will automatically extend overtime pay protections to over 4 million workers within the first year of implementation. Key Provisions of the Final Rule The Final Rule focuses primarily on updating… Read More »
Wage Payment Collection Law and Benefits
Pennsylvania Wage Payment Collection Law and Potential Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Benefits What happens when your employer fails to pay you your paycheck? What rights are available to you under the a law known as the “Pennsylvania Wage Payment Collection Law” (WPCL). What happens if you are discharged? Can you still file a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation… Read More »