irtually everything about the American workplace has changed since the 1930s. We use computers instead of typewriters, send e-mail rather than use the post office, and rely on just-in-time delivery instead of stacking tons of extra parts in warehouses.
Employees from six Omaha bars, restaurants, and live music venues owned by the same LLC are being awarded thousands of dollars in back wages as the result of a federal investigation.
Sen. John Kerry counts himself among those who have concluded that millions of low-wage, mostly young or unskilled workers deserve a raise. A pretty hefty one, too: He's called for an increase in the federal minimum wage from $5.15 to $7 per hour.
By law, employers who claim a tip credit must make sure their employees earn at least the federal minimum wage, and that all hours – including hours worked at a different location – be counted when calculating overtime pay.