Minimum wages are legally required hourly rates that must be paid and your employer cannot pay you even a dime less than those rates. They are specified below. District of Columbia: $15.00 per hour Maryland: $11.00 per hour Montgomery County,…
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 performed construction, security or cleaning work on a federal or District of Columbia Contract, you are probably entitled to “scaled” or “prevailing wages” under the federal Davis Bacon Act, federal Service Contractors Act. These wages range from $17.00…
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 owed backpay or overtime? We can help! Many employers are laying off their staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some employers are refusing to pay backpay or accrued overtime that workers deserve to receive. If you believe you…
Monday through Friday, you get up, prepare for the day and go to work to earn an income. That’s pretty standard practice across the nation. However, regardless of your industry, you likely understand that numerous people struggle with their employment.…
As an employee, there are probably many things you think about when it comes to your employer. You may wonder whether your supervisor will approve your requested time off. And you might try your best to exceed their expectations or…