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Nov
25
2009

Employers Taking Advantage of Economic Recession

With unemployment peaking at 9.3% in Washington State, some employers are taking advantage of the economic situation and unknowingly breaking the law.  In an attempt to avoid lay-offs, many employers are cutting costs by either lowering employees’ wages or increasing hours without paying overtime.
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires overtime pay for employees, with [...]