Wage and Hour Laws Quotes

State and federal laws protect whistle-blowers, those who refuse to do something illegal, and workers who file claims for workers' compensation.

South Carolina is a 'right to work' state - a misnomer of a phrase, as the laws limits union representation of workers. It does does not guarantee workers a job or fair wages and conditions.

There was a time when the contractual relationship between the employer and the employee was supposed to be none of the public's business. That time has passed.

The overtime rule was frankly diluted in 2004 by a regulation put in place by the Bush administration.

Our intention is to clarify and modernize overtime pay rules.

The secret's out: New York's Labor Law provides the power to help low-wage workers earn enough to meet their basic needs.

When you work extra, you should be paid extra. That's what the Fair Labor Standards Act said. And I've met so many people who are working 60-70 hours a week, and they are effectively working 20 hours for free because they are making a little bit above the minimum wage, because the 2004 regulation enables employers to do that. That's not fair.

The NLRB provides important protections to American workers.

You should pay the laborer his wages before his sweat dries