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4 legal questions have been posted about labor and employment by real users in Mississippi. Ask your question and dive into the knowledge of attorneys who handle your issue regularly. Similar topics to explore also include whistleblower litigation, wage and hour law, and occupational safety and health (osha). All topics and other states can be accessed in the dropdowns below.
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I’m afraid for my life and my family. What can I do to stay safe?

Answered a year and 11 months ago by attorney Stephen Arnold Black   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Stephen Arnold Black
Did this happen in the state of Florida or Mississippi? 
Did this happen in the state of Florida or Mississippi? 

What can my family do for my mom? She is being mistreated putting it very mildly at her job of almost 25yrs.

Answered 13 years and 8 months ago by attorney Arthur R. Ehrlich   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Arthur R. Ehrlich
You should consult with an attorney to determine the best method to challenge this.  Your options would include union grievances if applicable, complaints to the superintendent and school board, and complaints to the Local Labor Board.   
You should consult with an attorney to determine the best method to challenge this.  Your options would include union grievances if applicable,... Read Answer

Is it true that salary employees should get overtime pay for work over 8 hours if they do the same type work as the hourly employees?

Answered 14 years and 4 months ago by attorney Michael A. Caldwell   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
Michael A. Caldwell
If your principle duty (the duty the performance of which which is your main reason for being hired, or the duty which you spend most of your time performing) is the performance of manual labor, even though you are salaried you are not exempt from entitlement to overtime compensation for the hours you work in excess of 49 hours.  Keep track of how much time you spend on each task and determine whether the manual labor is the principle duty. if it is, you are non-exempt and can claim the overtime pay. If he doesn't pay you, get an attorney.  If you win your case the employer will have to pay you double the unpaid overtime, plus he will have to reimburse your attorneys fees.   Michael Caldwell 404-979-3150 ... Read Answer
If your principle duty (the duty the performance of which which is your main reason for being hired, or the duty which you spend most of your time... Read Answer

If I work my 40 hours week and asked to work Thanksgiving day, should that day be considered as overtime pay?

Answered 14 years and 5 months ago by Mr. Joseph M. Price (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Employment
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It depends.  The law requires employers to pay overtime to hourly employees for all hours over 40 worked in a single "work week".  If your regularly scheduled "work week" is Monday through Friday, and you have already worked 40 hours before Thanksgiving Thursday, you would be entitled to overtime pay for working each hour beyond 40, including Thanksgiving day.  If, however, your regularly scheduled "work week" is something other than the traditional Monday through Friday, you would need to have worked 40 hours in your regular work week before being entitled to overtime for Thanksgiving day.... Read Answer
It depends.  The law requires employers to pay overtime to hourly employees for all hours over 40 worked in a single "work week".  If your... Read Answer
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