Lisa Burden, J.D.

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• Home Care Workers: Overtime and Other Wage and Hour Laws

  Some home care workers are exempt from wage and overtime laws. FindLaw has more information on home care worker wage laws.

• The Legal History of Labor Unions

  The history of unions in America is as old as the country itself. FindLaw explains the legal history of unions from the colonies to the modern era.

• Meal Break and Rest Break Laws

  You are entitled to workplace breaks in many states. Learn about meal and rest break laws with FindLaw.

• Minimum Wage and Overtime Basics

  Explore minimum wage and overtime basics with FindLaw. Navigate exemptions, overtime pay, and more.

• How To Report Wage and Hour Violations

  Employees can recover unpaid wages for minimum wage and overtime violations. Learn more about the Department of Labor, time and a half pay, the FLSA, and much more at FindLaw.com.

• Wage and Hour Laws for Minors and Teens

  The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, record keeping, and employment standards that protect youth workers. Learn about youth minimum wage, agricultural exemptions, and much more at FindLaw.com.

• Legal Protections for Domestic Workers

  FindLaw explains protections for domestic workers and how the proposed federal law, The Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights, could expand protections.

• 7-Minute Rule for Timekeeping

  Discover how the seven-minute rule in timekeeping can impact your paycheck. Ensure you're compensated for every minute you work with FindLaw's guide.

• Consent to Adoption: Introduction

  Explore the consent process in adoptions, including who must consent, waiting periods, revocations, and different state laws with Findlaw's guide.

• Birth Parent Rights in Adoption

  Placing your child for adoption can permanently change your parental rights. Understand your role as a biological parent with Findlaw's guide.