Overtime

Overtime Launches OvertimeWBB, a New Home for Women's Hoops

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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Video game industry, Electronic Arts, Entertainment Software Association, Hoop, Basketball, Gatorade, Overtime, Video game companies, Entertainment

OvertimeWBB offers fans in-depth coverage of the next generation of women's hoops stars, at every level of the game.

Key Points: 
  • OvertimeWBB offers fans in-depth coverage of the next generation of women's hoops stars, at every level of the game.
  • OvertimeWBB builds on the work and vision of She Hoops Network, a women's basketball platform Overtime acquired in November.
  • Pavlech joined She Hoops in 2016 and guided its growth as the company's co-president and on-air host, before joining Overtime in November.
  • A number of brands including EA, Gatorade and Jordan have partnered with Overtime in the last year.

Installation Technicians Represented by Nichols Kaster, PLLP File Overtime Lawsuit Against Synergies3 TEC Services, LLC

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Business, Employment, Economy, Taxation in the United States, Employment classifications, Agency law, Business law, Independent contractor, Recruitment, Overtime

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Former installation technicians who worked for Synergies3 TEC Services, LLC ("Synergies") filed a lawsuit on February 4, 2019, alleging violations of federal and state overtime laws.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Former installation technicians who worked for Synergies3 TEC Services, LLC ("Synergies") filed a lawsuit on February 4, 2019, alleging violations of federal and state overtime laws.
  • The workers brought the case on behalf of themselves and all other similarly situated installation technicians nationwide who worked for Synergies as "independent contractors."
  • The workers further allege that Synergies purposefully classified its installation technicians as independent contractors to avoid paying overtime wages in violation of under federal and state law.
  • Plaintiffs' attorney Rachhana T. Srey of Nichols Kaster, PLLP explained, "Independent contractor misclassification is common, particularly in the cable/satellite TV installation industry.

The Los Angeles Employment Law Attorneys at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP Sue Packaging Corporation of America for Allegedly Failing to Pay Overtime Wages

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Friday, January 25, 2019
Employment compensation, Labor history, Labour law, Overtime, Working time, Business, Economy, Employment

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles labor law attorneys at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action lawsuit against Packaging Corporation of America alleging that the company failed to properly calculate overtime compensation for their hourly employees.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Los Angeles labor law attorneys at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action lawsuit against Packaging Corporation of America alleging that the company failed to properly calculate overtime compensation for their hourly employees.
  • Furthermore, the complaint alleges that Packaging Corporation of America failed to provide mandatory meal and rest breaks to its employees.
  • 19STCV01113, is currently pending in the Los Angeles County Superior Court for the State of California.
  • If you need help in collecting unpaid overtime wages, unpaid commissions, being wrongfully terminated from work, and other employment law claims, contact one of their attorneys today.

California Labor Commissioner's Office Posts Guidance on Agricultural Overtime Pay Schedule in Effect This Year

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Friday, January 25, 2019
Labor rights, Labor relations, Business, Labour law, Employee relations, Labor history, Working time, Working conditions, Overtime, Farmworker

OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Labor Commissioner's Office has posted guidance for agricultural employers and workers on an overtime pay schedule that went into effect January 1.

Key Points: 
  • OAKLAND, Calif., Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Labor Commissioner's Office has posted guidance for agricultural employers and workers on an overtime pay schedule that went into effect January 1.
  • "We encourage large and small agricultural employers in the state to note the new farmworker overtime pay requirements that will phase in until a 40-hour standard workweek is reached," said California Labor Secretary Julie A. Su.
  • Small employers have an additional three years before the changes to daily and weekly overtime pay take effect.
  • The Labor Commissioner's Office has also posted answers to frequently asked questions regarding overtime for agricultural workers.

Buffalo Wild Wings Has Money on Overtime, Will Pay out Free Wings to America If Game Has an OT Finish

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Football, Restaurant, Bar, Retail, Food, Beverage, Sports, Overtime, NHL on NBC

If the game on February 3 in Atlanta goes to overtime, Buffalo Wild Wings will celebrate by giving America free wings.

Key Points: 
  • If the game on February 3 in Atlanta goes to overtime, Buffalo Wild Wings will celebrate by giving America free wings.
  • If this final game goes into extra time, everyone in America will win a free snack-sized wings on February 18 from 4-7 p.m. local time.
  • The moneyline for the game going into overtime opened at +650, meaning a $100 bet would net $650 if the game goes to OT.
  • This translates to Vegas thinking America has a good chance of winning free wings!

Baron & Budd Accepting Cases from Federal Contractors Who Worked without Pay

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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Professional services, Human resources, Legal, Labour law, Minimum wage law, 75th United States Congress, Child labor in the United States, Child labour law, Fair Labor Standards Act, Liberalism in the United States, Law, FLSA, Wage and Hour Division, Overtime

Today, the national law firm of Baron & Budd announced that it is accepting cases on behalf of federal contractors who may not have been paid all of the wages due to them as a result of the federal government shutdown.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the national law firm of Baron & Budd announced that it is accepting cases on behalf of federal contractors who may not have been paid all of the wages due to them as a result of the federal government shutdown.
  • Contractors need to assess their work and pay eligibility status on a contact-to-contract basis.
  • Employees of federal contractors must be compensated according to the rules and regulations outlined by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
  • The Federal government and employers who are primary contractors of the federal government must follow FLSA in paying employees fairly and enforcing work stops when needed.

NATCA Sues Government Over Failure To Pay Members For Work Performed During Shutdown

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Friday, January 11, 2019
AFL–CIO, National Air Traffic Controllers Association, Overtime, Business, Industrial relations

NATCA alleges that the government unlawfully deprived NATCA members of their earned wages without due process.

Key Points: 
  • NATCA alleges that the government unlawfully deprived NATCA members of their earned wages without due process.
  • Finally, it alleges that the FAA failed to promptly pay overtime to NATCA members in violation of the FLSA.
  • On behalf of its members, NATCA seeks an order requiring the government to pay its members for the work they have performed as well as liquidated damages.
  • If not for the shutdown, NATCA members would have begun to receive direct deposit of their pay into their accounts as of this morning.

2019 Compliance Requirements for Paying Employees in CA--Webinar by AudioSolutionz

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Monday, January 7, 2019
Employment compensation, Labor history, Labour law, Overtime, Working time, Compliance, Business, Economy, Employment

DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 07, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AudioSolutionz, a division of audio conference and corporate education leader ProEdTech, will host a 100-minute live webinar titled " Overtime: 2019 Compliance Requirements for Paying Employees in California " by Vicki M. Lambert, CPP on Thursday, January 24, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 07, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AudioSolutionz, a division of audio conference and corporate education leader ProEdTech, will host a 100-minute live webinar titled " Overtime: 2019 Compliance Requirements for Paying Employees in California " by Vicki M. Lambert, CPP on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
  • Yet, 'unpaid overtime claims' comprise the largest category of complaints filed under California's wage and hours laws.
  • And to complicate things, California overtime compliance requirements for employees differ from those in other states.
  • After attending this webinar, attendees will understand both the large differences, as well as the subtle nuances, that make California overtime compliance unique for the employees.

Overtime Celebrates Basketball Culture with First-Ever Retail Pop-Up

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Friday, December 7, 2018
Street fashion, Fashion, Overtime, Streetwear, Basketball, Sports, Culture

"The Pull Up: Overtime Basketball Pop-up" is an interactive celebration designed to capture the excitement and energy of basketball's youthful culture and make it tangible through breathtaking photos, inspiring videos, music, and clothing that all embody basketball culture.

Key Points: 
  • "The Pull Up: Overtime Basketball Pop-up" is an interactive celebration designed to capture the excitement and energy of basketball's youthful culture and make it tangible through breathtaking photos, inspiring videos, music, and clothing that all embody basketball culture.
  • Earlier this year, Overtime began selling a limited selection of t-shirts, hoodies and accessories via the Overtime store, in response to intense demand for Overtime gear from fans and athletes.
  • "When we started Overtime, it was about the young players, the who's next of basketball," says Dan Porter, Overtime's CEO and co-founder.
  • "Now, Overtime has grown to be about about the culture of basketball, including streetwear, live activations and more.

Postal workers taking work/life balance into own hands

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Labour relations, Economy, Labor history, Labor rights, Working time, Business, Government, United States Postal Service, Overtime, Postal worker, Canada Post, Eight-hour day

Postal workers, no matter what their job at Canada Post, will not work more than an eight-hour day and not more than a 40-hour week.

Key Points: 
  • Postal workers, no matter what their job at Canada Post, will not work more than an eight-hour day and not more than a 40-hour week.
  • Postal workers will refuse overtime, including letter carriers who have experienced so much forced overtime that some of them are not used to seeing their families before dark.
  • One of the expired collective agreements enabled Canada Post to give mandatory overtime to some postal workers, including letter carriers.
  • With the contract no longer in effect, postal workers have the right to refuse the overtime while demanding proper staffing and overtime procedures.