Chicago police officers sued in Federal Court requesting unpaid overtime for off-duty work done on their BlackBerry phones. In a recent Opinion, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that while the BlackBerry work would have been compensable...
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Are Emotional Distress Damages Available in Retaliation Cases?
Another federal appeals court has held that employees who have faced illegal retaliation at work are eligible to recover damages for emotional distress under the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA). The FLSA governs wage and hour laws, such as overtime and minimum wage,...
New Military and Veteran Legal Resource Guide
The Virginia Office of Attorney General released a new resource to assist our nations' servicemembers and military families. The Resources can be accessed here, and includes sections covering servicemembers and veterans rights with regard to employment, education,...