Posts by alyssa
Ask A Lawyer: How Can I Get Paid For Overtime?
How can you get paid for all the hours you worked? Whether it’s getting paid vacation days or lunch breaks, lots of AOL Jobs readers have concerns about this issue, so I’m going to answer three readers’ questions in this column. Please note: I’m giving general answers based on federal law. Your state may have…
Read MoreWorker Wage-and-Hour Suits Rise in Difficult Labor Market
Lawsuits by U.S. workers contesting wages and hours, including demands for overtime pay, reached a 20-year high this year as unemployment remained above 8 percent. There were 7,064 federal wage-and-hour cases filed during the 12 months ending March 31, a number that has grown almost every year since 2000, when the total was 1,854, according…
Read MoreHave illegal immigrants made a billion dollars off Social Security!?! (Spoiler: No.)
You may have read or heard about this Fox News story, which has been making the rounds in the usual places. (Yes, it’s Facebook. It’s always Facebook.) According to the headline, the federal government “paid $1 billion in Social Security benefits to individuals without a SSN.” If you’re like me, you’re probably thinking, Wait, “individuals without a…
Read MoreHow the New Tax Law Could Cost Divorcing Couples in 2019
Divorce is hard enough as it is. The emotional toll on the family is intense, and that’s before you get to the paperwork and the money. The new tax law which took effect January 2019 will significantly impact your finances after divorce. To avoid making your divorce that much harder, you’ll want to be prepared…
Read MoreHearing Loss Among Military Service members
Were you or someone you know in the military between 2003 and 2015? If so, you may have been issued defective earplugs by 3M. The dual-ended Combat Arms Earplugs (CAEv2) were sold by 3M to the United States Military and given to military members between 2003 and 2015. In July 2018, the Department of Justice…
Read MoreKansas man asks Judge for trial by combat with his ex-wife
In his request, the man also requested 12 weeks to secure swords for said trial by combat. Read below: https://www.wvtm13.com/article/man-asks-judge-s-leave-for-sword-battle-with-ex-wife-lawyer/30518959
Read MoreSupreme Court rules that employees cannot be fired for being gay or transgender
The United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 ruling on Monday, June 15, 2020 that held employees cannot be fired due to their status as Gay or Transgender. The ruling effectively creates a new class of protected employees under their sexual or gender identity. The opinion, authoried by Neal Gorsuch, stated partly that “”An employer…
Read MoreWhat else can Governor Ivey do during a public health emergency?
On July 16th Alabama’s mask mandate went into effect, effectively requiring masks for most Alabamians. Several of you have read Professor Albin’s al.com article discussing the constitutionality of the mask mandate. (if you haven’t, here it is: https://abc3340.com/news/local/law-professor-alabamas-face-mask-order-is-constitutional) After researching the Alabama Code on this issue, I wondered, what are the limits of Governor Ivey’s…
Read MoreAlabama Law Helps Military Families Access Online Learning
Over 1.2 million military children face unique educational challenges due to frequent relocations. In Alabama, lawmakers have taken significant steps to address these issues, particularly in the realm of online learning. This comprehensive guide explores how Alabama law is paving the way for military families to access quality online education, ensuring that service members’ children…
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