When it comes to employment in the United States, wages and benefits are two of the greatest concerns of workers, since this income is generally not sole or complete, which is why it is very common to consult with a labor attorney to clear up any doubts.
The laws, both federal and state, related to these matters have evolved over the years. The policies that govern benefit plans can be very difficult to understand. If you need more information, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible by calling 1800 201 1220 or writing to us via WhatsApp so that you can receive the best free legal advice from a labor attorney expert in this matter, and in that way we can help you obtain the highest possible compensation.
Below we will see a summary of this central aspect of employee rights law. We will start by saying that federal and state laws establish the minimum wage for all workers regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, etc. These laws also determine which workers are eligible for overtime pay. Unfortunately, and often unintentionally, some employers violate these legal requirements.
Violations of the General Wage Law include:
- Failure to pay the corresponding minimum wage.
- Paying "apprenticeship wages" or "minimum wages for youth" to workers who should be paid more.
- Non-payment of overtime
- or misclassification of employees on vacation.
- Allowing employees to work "overtime" and not paying for that time.
- Deducting too many tips.
- Deducting wages paid for products such as food and groceries.
The term benefits is very broad, since it covers everything an employee receives, except cash wage payments.
Types of Benefits
There are two types of benefits:
- Mandatory benefit: An example of mandatory benefits is absence for family or medical reasons. The law allows employees to be absent for up to 12 weeks from work if they need to care for their family members or cannot work due to health reasons. A common case is a postpartum mother.
- Optional benefit: These benefits include health insurance, dental or disability insurance, life insurance or severance compensation. These benefits are voluntary, but employers who choose benefits in the sense that they are not required by law must comply with certain federal regulations that are very complex and technical.
Most health insurance benefits and compensation systems are governed by federal law, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. In particular, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act requires that employees be informed of the terms of their benefit plan. That is, the content of the benefit plan, the target audience, the scope of the plan, the cost of it, the form of payment, the format and the timing of the change.
Note that claims of less than $10,000 dollars are referred to as minor. The rules for minor claims are easy to follow and cases are resolved faster than major claims, mainly if you already have a labor attorney.Workers have many rights in the workplace in the United States, established by federal and state laws. If you believe your rights have been violated in the employment context, the best thing for you is to contact a labor attorney to explain your options and protect your legal rights.
Also read How Can I Know How Much I Will Get in Severance for Wrongful Termination?The choice of your attorney is one of the aspects that can contribute to the final outcome of your case. For this reason, if you or a loved one need it, you should contact the Conexión Legal team as soon as possible so that we can provide you with the best free legal advice, and likewise, representation from a labor attorney in case you suffer any type of injury and thus obtain the best possible compensation.
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