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  • Exempt or Nonexempt Employee: Am I Entitled to Overtime?
    By Lisa Guerin, ​J.D., Boalt Hall at the University of California at Berkeley

    You are entitled to overtime pay unless you meet the requirements of a specific exemption under the law. ...

  • Work Travel: Are You Entitled to Travel Pay?
    By David C. Wells

    If you're traveling for work, the amount of paid travel time depends on many factors. ...

  • Am I Required to Pay Union Dues?
    By Michael Morra, Attorney

    A labor union is an organization that represents a group of workers in a specific trade or profession. A good labor union negotiates more favorable rights and benefits for the class of workers it represents. ...

  • Are Uber Drivers Considered Employees?
    By David C. Wells

    The “gig economy,” also known as the “sharing economy,” has made significant changes to many aspects of the job market. Many of those changes are good. For example, a person who drives for a rideshare company like Uber or Lyft can enjoy a measure of flexibility not found in the traditional workplace. They can decide when to work and for how long. ...

  • Can Debt Collectors Garnish Your Wages?
    By David C. Wells

    When debtors fall behind or default on their debts, creditors have numerous means to get them to pay. One method is to have debt payments taken out of a debtor’s paycheck. ...

  • Can I Skip My Lunch Break to Leave Work Earlier?
    By Michael Morra, Attorney

    If you're like most Americans, you probably feel like you're constantly on the go. In addition to the daily demands of your job, there’s a good chance you’re balancing a variety of other commitments and responsibilities that consume your time and energy. ...

  • Getting Hired If You Are Under 18
    By Lisa Guerin, ​J.D., Boalt Hall at the University of California at Berkeley

    If you are a minor, there are legal limits on the types of work you can do – and the hours you can work, especially during the school year. ...

  • How Can You Borrow Money from an Employer?
    By Michael Morra, Attorney

    Even if you work hard, live within your means, and do your best to save money, you can still find yourself in a financial bind. Recent surveys suggest that most American workers live paycheck to paycheck, and far too many are one medical emergency, automobile repair bill, or faulty furnace away from a true financial crisis. ...

  • What Is a Collective Action Under the FLSA?
    Updated by Lisa Guerin, ​J.D., Boalt Hall at the University of California at Berkeley

    A collective action allows you and other employees to sue your employer together, which has advantages and disadvantages. ...

  • Wage & Hour FAQ for Employees
    By Lisa Guerin, ​J.D., Boalt Hall at the University of California at Berkeley

    Learn the rules on minimum wage, overtime, pay docking, work hours, breaks, and more. ...

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