Overdue Overtime presented by Sommers Schwartz

Mediation: The Wage Conversation Begins

In this sneak peek from an upcoming episode of Overdue Overtime, Your host Justin Isaac and Experts from Sommers Schwartz [https://www.sommerspc.com/] delve into the crucial world of mediation in wage justice. Uncover the intricate process where parties seek resolution, navigating employment disputes and reclaiming rightful earnings. Stay tuned for the full episode, where we unpack the nuances, strategies, and pivotal role of mediation in resolving complex wage law cases. Don't miss the complete exploration, coming soon! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Miscalculation of Overtime | Jesse Young

In this episode of Overdue Overtime, Jesse Young [https://www.sommerspc.com/people/jesse-l-young/], a senior shareholder at Sommers Schwartz [https://www.sommerspc.com/], joins host Justin Isaac to discuss the miscalculation of overtime pay. Jesse highlights the complexities of calculating overtime when there are additional compensations involved, such as shift differentials and bonuses. By implementing the learnings from this episode, employers can avoid costly mistakes and legal disputes related to overtime pay. Originally aired (Aug 16/23)   See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Are You Paid for Donning? | Matt Turner

Sommers Schwartz’ [https://www.sommerspc.com/]s Senior Shareholder Matt Turner [https://www.sommerspc.com/people/matthew-turner/] joins the show to define donning, doffing and the policies related to wage earning. He shares case examples with Justin to help listeners eliminate the often confusion of legal terms. Matt also introduces resources to fight improper donning and doffing treatment of employers. (Originally aired 8June23) See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How Do I Know I am Getting Paid Fairly? | Jesse Young

The Equal Pay Act [https://www.sommerspc.com/wage-overtime/equal-pay-act-violations/] was established to protect employees in the workplace against unequal compensation. A subset of the Fair Labor Standards Act [https://www.sommerspc.com/employment/flsa-wage-hour-litigation/], Jesse Young returns to talk about it as it relates to gender, job duties, and retaliation. He shares cases of the EPA complaints and the types of cases associated with this type of employer misconduct. (Originally aired 4May23) See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

A Day in the Life of a Plaintiff | Jason Thompson (pt.2)

Jason Thompson [https://www.sommerspc.com/people/jason-j-thompson/] joins the second part of a 2-part episode to examine the day in the life of a plaintiff. Justin and Jason go behind the scenes of how Sommers Schwartz [https://www.sommerspc.com/] serves as an advocate for employees who have fallen victim to unfair workplace practices like unpaid wages. They discuss the details of preparation for depositions and mediations. (Originally aired Date: April 4/23) See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.