Unpaid Intern Lawyer Recent headlines about unpaid internships are shining a light on a class of workers who are misclassified as interns. The renewed publicity on unpaid interns is making it clear that in many cases the law requires employers to pay at least the minimum wage. As any unpaid intern lawyer… read more →

Why should I be concerned about my unpaid internship? The reality is that lawful unpaid internships are a rarity. Several laws outline the standards by which every worker should be paid. Examples include the United States Fair Labor Standards Act and the Wage Payment and Collection Law in the Commonwealth… read more →

Unpaid Intern Attorney Advocate I’m an unpaid intern. Aren’t I legally entitled to wages? The unfortunate reality is that many interns are receiving no compensation for their time spent in internship positions despite their right to wages under federal and state laws. An unpaid intern attorney will tell you that… read more →

The Illegal Unpaid Internship Workers have a right to fair compensation. Several state and federal laws protect workers from exploitation by setting the standards for minimum wages, overtime regulations, etc. To avoid paying their workers pursuant to these laws, some employers hire workers into “unpaid internships.” Not all unpaid internships… read more →

Unfortunately, employers sometimes violate the law by not paying their employees all compensation they are owed. If an employer does not pay you fairly, you can take legal action, including filing a lawsuit. If you plan to file, you should make a list of all nonpayment(s) your employer has committed, look into the… read more →

Nonpayment of wages is a serious legal issue. Whether it is affecting your regular wages or your overtime pay, you should take action to be paid your hard-earned wages. Your employer can face legal consequences if he or she refuses to pay you your regular wages, your overtime pay, or your… read more →

Typically, you are eligible for overtime pay if you work more than 40 hours per week. The Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) is the federal law that introduced the 40-hour workweek and guarantees “time-and-a-half” pay for overtime hours. If you are eligible for overtime pay (non-exempt), your employer has to… read more →

You are somehow separated from your employment. Maybe you were terminated. Maybe you quit. Either way, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting your final paycheck. An employer cannot keep a final paycheck from you (the employee), or a group of employees, a labor organization,… read more →