Nowadays, whenever people mention that they work a 9 AM to 5 PM job, most people do not really mean it because they may not be taking into consideration the mandatory unpaid lunch break they are required, by law, to … ( read more
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The Hidden Unpaid Work Hours
Would You Work for Unpaid Time?
Americans work a typical work week, which is about 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day, 52 weeks a year, usually with weekends off. Many jobs do offer some compensation in the form … ( read more
Unpaid Internships Hurt Your Business
Unpaid Internships Limit Creativity and Skills
In a previous confession, we discussed the fact that there are still students who do turn to unpaid internships for experience, while companies tend to exploit their labor. There is a term that is … ( read more
5 Tips To Make Sure You’re Paid For Overtime
If you are an hourly employee, overtime is an important part of your income. Your employer is legally obligated to provide you with overtime pay if you meet the requirements.
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires overtime to be paid … ( read more