A federal court in New Mexico recently ruled on class certification in a meal break case. In Troncoso v. Enterprise Products Operating LLC, the court denied the plaintiff’s motion for class certification….
As a Texas attorney representing workers in wage and hour disputes, I frequently get asked about the statute of limitations for recovering back wages. It’s a crucial question because it determines how…
As an unpaid-wage attorney, I am often asked some of the following questions: Can you report your employer to the labor board? How to file a complaint with the Texas labor board?…
The Motor Carrier Exemption (MCA) under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a critical provision that impacts overtime pay for employees that drive large vehicles. While the exemption provides certain employers…
Introduction: The case of Richardson v. NES Global, LLC from the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, highlights some of the many ways in which companies in the oil and gas industry…
In an important decision, the First Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in Su v. FW Webb Company, 110 F.4th 391 (1st Cir. 2024), that Inside Sales Representatives (ISRs) are entitled to…
Travel time can sometimes be a gray area when it comes to compensation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Understanding when travel time qualifies as work time is crucial for both…
Misclassification of workers as independent contractors rather than employees is a significant issue in the oilfield industry. This misclassification often leads to the denial of overtime pay and other benefits guaranteed under…
Oilfield workers work hard for themselves and their families, putting in long hours under tough conditions. Unfortunately, many are not paid the overtime they are legally entitled to. If you are an…