Overdue Overtime presented by Sommers Schwartz

Mediation: The Wage Conversation Begins

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000

In this sneak peek from an upcoming episode of Overdue Overtime, Your host Justin Isaac and Experts from Sommers Schwartz 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!

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Miscalculation of Overtime | Jesse Young

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode of Overdue Overtime, Jesse Young, a senior shareholder at Sommers Schwartz, 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)

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Are You Paid for Donning? | Matt Turner

Wed, 31 May 2023 01:20:00 +0000

Sommers Schwartz’s Senior Shareholder Matt 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)

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

Thu, 04 May 2023 01:31:47 +0000

The Equal Pay Act was established to protect employees in the workplace against unequal compensation. A subset of the Fair Labor Standards Act, 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)

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

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 22:11:39 +0000

Jason 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 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)

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A Day in the Life of a Plaintiff | Jesse Young (pt.1)

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:41:44 +0000

Jesse Young joins the first of a 2-part episode to examine the day in the life of a plaintiff. Justin and Jesse go behind the scenes of how Sommers Schwartz serves as an advocate for employees who have fallen victim to unfair workplace practices like unpaid wages. They discuss the details related to class action lawsuits, interrogatories, and dispositions

(Originally aired 7March23)

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Can I Sue for Working Off the Clock? | Jason Thompson

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In this pilot episode, Attorney Jason Thompson of Sommers Schwartz defines what (Overdue) Overtime actually is by explaining the Fair Labor Standards Act, the purpose of mediation, and other related topics like wage liquidation. Host, Justin Isaac, facilitates an informative discussion.

(Originally aired 21Feb23 )

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