At Melehy & Associates LLC (“M&A”), we are dedicated to protecting the rights of all workers. This is a true story, but the victim’s name was changed to protect her identity. Maria C. is undocumented, a single mother of two…
Are you undocumented and is your employer not paying overtime or minimum wages, or failing to pay you for all of your hours? You are not alone! Unscrupulous employers often exploit undocumented workers, thinking that they can get away with…
For most non-professional workers (even many supervisors), employers are required to pay overtime, which is a higher rate of pay (1.5 times) for all hours worked over 40 in a work week. But many employers violate the law and don’t…
EMPLOYERS ARE NOW REQUIRED TO PROVIDE TWO WEEKS OR MORE OF PAID SICK LEAVE FOR COVID 19-RELATED ABSENCES! When Am I Eligible for Two Weeks of Paid Sick Leave? You may be eligible if you miss work because: You are…
If you miss work because you or a family member is ill, injured, needs medical treatment or psychological counseling or therapy, your employer may be required to provide you with paid sick leave for missed work days. Am I Covered…
Are you behind on bills, and your employer still owes you a paycheck? Have you tried to request payment and haven’t received a response, or even worse has your request been denied? You are entitled to your pay no matter…
Are you allowed to take family medical leave? If you have a sick family member at home, or have an illness of your own, you may be wondering how much time you can take from work. The Family Medical Leave…
On behalf of Melehy & Associates LLC posted in wage & hour laws on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. Does your former employer have to pay for unused vacation? In this blog post, we will examine: D.C.'s and Maryland's requirement that…