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 →

Wage Deductions Required by Law The law requires that employers make certain wage deductions from your paycheck. These include deductions for: Federal taxes State taxes Social Security taxes In addition, courts sometimes order an employer to make wage deductions. This is known as wage garnishment. Wage garnishment, when ordered by… 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 →

Pennsylvania’s New Overtime Laws & Rules Prior to 2016, if an employee made less $23,600 per year or less than $455 per week, they were automatically eligible for overtime. Now, starting on December 1, 2016, most employees earning less than $47,476 per year are automatically eligible for overtime. KM&A offers free… read more →

There has been a steady increase in the number of employees who work well over a normal 40-hour workweek. For any hour that is worked past the 40-hour workweek, the Employee should receive what is known as “overtime.” It is important to note that there are exceptions, specific industries and… read more →

In Pennsylvania, the payment of wages is controlled by the Wage Payment and Collection Law. This, combined with the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act, contain many protections for employees. These protections are incredibly important to preserve the rights of employees in Pennsylvania. Your employer must designate regular pay days on which… read more →