Blog: Workplace Violations

Many employees are told they’re “exempt” from overtime pay, only to discover later that their employer misapplied the law. In fiscal year 2024, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recovered $126,967,097 in overtime back wages for more than 101,000 workers—and improper exemption classifications drive a substantial portion of those violations, according to DOL enforcement data (2024). If you’re working more

You’ve applied for a job. And now you just interviewed for the job.  You’ve given your employer notice that you will be quitting your job in two weeks.  But, unexpectedly, your new employer decides to rescind your job offer.   Of course, you’re probably upset.  These things shouldn’t happen.  But you should also know that you have options if it does. 

Minimum wage in Philadelphia has been stuck at $7.25 for years.  I’m sure you’re wondering if they are ever going to raise it. Unfortunately, from the data, it looks like we are going to have to wait for President Biden to raise the minimum wage across the county.   As of right now, the minimum wage in Philadelphia is $7.25