A federal court has approved a $775,000 settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought against Farmers Insurance for its alleged failure to compensate auto claims representatives, appraisers and adjusters in several states for preshift work.
$775,000 Settlement Approved for Failure to Compensate for Preshift Work
Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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Wages Are Unequal Between White and Black Men Even When Other Factors Are Comparable
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White men are paid more than black men, even when they share similar educational backgrounds and are from affluent...
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Winning Workflex Strategies
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Winners of the 2017 When Work Works Award share strategies they use to attract, engage and retain employees.
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Acosta Testifies About Overtime Rule and Other Workplace Issues
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is working hard to increase employment opportunities for Americans and ensure safe, healthy...
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The Minimum Wage in 2018: A Rates-Only Update
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Minimum wage laws can impact businesses of all sizes, whether operating nationwide, in multiple jurisdictions, or only in one...
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Supreme Court Jettisons Narrow Interpretation of Overtime Exemptions
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The Supreme Court found that car service advisors are exempt from overtime requirements, rejecting the principle that exemptions should...
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Should HR Rename, Reallocate Holiday Time Off to Be More Inclusive?
Janet L. Heins|Diversity and Inclusion, News, Paid Time Off (PTO), Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
In a country whose diverse workers embrace many religions and cultures, does it make sense for a company to...
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Executive Who Says She Was Falsely Promised Equity in Company Cannot Proceed with Lawsuit
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A former distillery president who claimed that she was induced to leave a higher paying job with false promises...
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Employee Who Did Not Respond to Employer Loses ADA, FMLA Claims
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Disability Accommodations, Employee Relations Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
An employee who did not respond to her employer’s requests to return to work could not sustain claims under...
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