When you were hired for your job in Missouri, chances are your employer informed you of how often you would be allowed to take breaks. While it may be tempting at times to continue and work throughout designated break periods, this time is imperative to your safety,...
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Are there exemptions to the FLSA?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulates things like overtime pay and the minimum wage, among many other workplace matters. While a wide range of workers is covered by the FLSA there are also quite a few exemptions. The U.S. Department of Labor offers insight...
Examining the rights of minimum wage earners
A common misconception held by many in Kansas City is that state and federal wage and hour laws only apply to people at a certain level of employment. Those in entry level positions only making a minimum wage may feel like they have no legal recourse if they are not...
Can you get paid for not working?
As an employee in Missouri, you rightly expect to receive a fair wage from your employer for the time you spend performing your job duties. However, there are circumstances in which your employer should compensate you for your time even when you are not working....
Are there exceptions to at-will employment?
At-will employment refers to an employer’s right to terminate a worker for any reason, provided the reason is not deemed discriminatory. Most states offer employment at-will, which is intended to protect both employers as well as employees (as workers are free...
Frequently asked questions about nursing breaks
If you’re a new mother in Kansas City who’s on her way back to work, you may have questions about nursing breaks. While it’s true that your employer is legally obligated to provide such breaks, knowing the details of the law is crucial to make sure...
Frequently asked questions about the Family and Medical Leave Act
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows workers to take time off for medical issues without risking their jobs or health insurance benefits. Understanding the details of this act is crucial to ensure employees know their rights and can recognize when...
When do I get overtime pay?
As a Missouri worker, your overtime pay is important to you, and you likely want to earn as much of it as possible. But you may be unclear as to when overtime kicks in and how much it amounts to. As FindLaw explains, under Title 18 of the Missouri Revised Statutes,...
Are you guaranteed work breaks in Missouri?
State laws dictate when employees get breaks and how long those breaks can be. Under these laws, employers need to provide a minimum amount of rest time, potentially including short paid breaks or paid lunch hours. In Missouri, however, that isn't necessarily the case...
What about coffee breaks?
No matter what sort of job you perform in Kansas City, it is difficult for anyone to do the same thing for eight hours straight while maintaining task-centered focus throughout. Even if your work shift is broken up by a lunch break, you still might find it hard to...