In the dynamic world of the oilfield industry, understanding the distinction between an independent contractor and an employee is crucial. This classification impacts not only your job security and benefits but also…
The oilfield industry is known for its demanding work schedules and unique compensation structures. Unfortunately, these factors often lead to common mistakes in calculating overtime pay, which can result in costly litigation…
As an unpaid wage attorney that focuses on representing oilfield workers, I often am asked, “Are day rates legal?” This is an important question, especially those in the oil and gas industry,…
As an attorney who has dedicated years to fighting for the rights of oilfield workers, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges many of you face. You work long hours in tough conditions, often…
If you’re an oilfield worker, you know that the job is tough, demanding, and often requires long hours. Unfortunately, many oilfield employers fail to properly compensate their workers for the overtime hours…
In this case, plaintiffs, who worked as Acidizers/Treaters for Petroplex Acidizing, Inc., a Texas-based company, allege that Petroplex violated wage and overtime laws under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New…
In Jones v. Producers Service Corporation, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit addressed a dispute over unpaid overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The plaintiffs,…
Whether Bristol-Myers applies to prevent out-of-state plaintiffs from joining FLSA collective actions in a state where the defendant is not subject to general jurisdiction is a highly divisive issue these days. In…
Day Rate Overtime Lawsuit Three former safety representatives sued American Safety Services, Inc., which does business as Signal Safety Services, Inc. The lawsuit, which was filed in federal court in New Mexico,…