It’s important that all employees know their rights as workers. There are a number of workers around the country who get taken advantage of because of what they don’t know. Employees are often underpaid and forced to work long hours, but continue to work through these conditions because they need the money. An FLSA Attorney can help you if you feel you’re being unfairly treated by your employer. Let’s take a look at some of the rights employees have.
The Fair Labor Standards Act is a law that passed in 1938 that now defines a number of required practices that must be met by employers. It’s a law that demands equal pay amongst genders, defines what the minimum wage will be, defines the 40-hour work week, overtime requirements, as well as what constitutes as child labor.
The meal break is a prime example of what the FLSA is for. Many employers don’t allow their workers to take meal breaks while at work. However, in some states not allowing workers to take breaks for lunch is against the law. If you’re an employee who’s working 7 and 8-hour work days, and your boss isn’t allowing you to have meal breaks, you may have a case against them. Consider speaking with a FLSA Attorney to see what steps need to be taken.
Rest breaks are another requirement that some states have. For each hour a worker works, they should be allowed to take a ten-minute break. During this break employees are allowed to have a snack, use the restroom, chat, relax, or do anything else they’d like. However, some states don’t require these types of breaks, and employers tend to take advantage of that. Employers shouldn’t be allowed to work their workers too hard without the proper amount of rest.
Consult with the Law Offices of Filteau and Sullivan if you feel you’re working in a dangerous and unhealthy environment. These labor laws were put in place in order to protect workers and encourage fair practices amongst employers. There have been a number of cases that were tried and won by employees who felt they were being unfairly treated. Talk to a lawyer today to see what your chances are.
