US Wage Theft Law

04/07/2026

Attorney Rodriguez

03/11/2026

The US Dept of Labor is proposing to change the rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act for who is an independent contractor vs employee. Take a look at the proposed changes. Are you for or against these changes?

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/misclassification/2026rulemaking #:~:text=Specifically%2C%20the%20Department%20is%20proposing%20to%20rescind,employers%20alike%20as%20to%20their%20proper%20classification.

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02/16/2026

Do you understand your Employee Rights under the Fair Labor Standards Act? Look at this info sheet from the US Dept of Labor. If your employer is not following these basic guidelines, then contact us for a no-commitment call to see if you have a case.

02/11/2026

Managers and Supervisors are not supposed to keep tips. There are some exceptions, but in most cases they are not. Here is what the US Dept of Labor has to say about that. If you are a victim of Wage Theft, contact us for a Free Consultation

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02/05/2026

Low paid workers are the ones who are exploited the most by employers. Look at the table from the US Dept of Labor showing how much in backpay was made in 2025 through government action. US Wage Theft Law can also help by filing suit against employers who violate the law.

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10/16/2025

Ever wonder what laws protect workers? The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 is one of them, and probably the most important if not top 10. It was passed and enacted in 1938 and is still good law. This protects works with a minimum wage, overtime, labor practices and more. Take a look at the actual act.

10/10/2025

Did you know that if you file a wage theft claim against an employer, they are not allowed to retaliate against you? If they do, then they may be forced to give you your job back, pay you backpay, and money damages. Here is some guidance from the US Dept of Labor.

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10/03/2025

Do you know what Regular and Overtime Pay are? Do you know how your Overtime Pay is determined when you receive Regular Pay and a Bonus in the same pay period? If not, read this US Dept of Labor Fact Sheet for a great explanation. If you are the victim of wage theft, please contact us for a Free Consultation!

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05/28/2025

Read this article from the Human Rights Watch. It speaks about how people get trapped in the gig economy. Many of these workers should be considered employees, but often times companies find a way to classify them as independent contractors. If you think you've been misclassified, please contact us to see if we can help.

The 155-page report, “The Gig Trap: Algorithmic, Wage and Labor Exploitation in Platform Work in the US” focuses on seven major companies operating in the US: Amazon Flex, DoorDash, Favor, Instacart, Lyft, Shipt, and Uber. These companies claim to offer gig workers “flexibility” but often en...

05/27/2025

Attention Call Center Workers! The US Dept of Labor has identified Call Center Workers as a group that has been exploited. They are often misclassified as independent contractor instead of employees and not paid for pre-shift work like booting their computers that is required for their job. Contact US Wage Theft Law to have your case evaluated!

05/21/2025

Wage Theft is a real issue. Don't let your employer steal from you! The US Dept of Labor reported that, they alone, collected about $150 million in back wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Private Law Firms, like US Wage Theft Law, in total collected about $615 million in wage and hour class action cases. Let us fight for your unpaid wages and misclassification!