Shavitz Law Group

Have you been applying for jobs but never hearing back?
More companies are now using AI systems to scan resumes and online profiles before recruiters ever review candidates.
These systems may be filtering out qualified applicants based on characteristics like age, gender, or race.
Know your rights.
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Work doesn’t always stop when your shift ends — calls, emails, texts, and Slack/Teams/GroupMe chats can keep you “on” long after you clock out. 📲
If you’re replying to work communications outside normal hours, that time may count as overtime and you may be owed unpaid wages.

Know your rights. Even quick replies after hours can add up and should be paid if they’re work-related.
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https://shavitzlaw.com/after-hours-communications/ 🔗

Did you know that the time you spend in required training — even before your official shift starts — may count as work time? 📚🕒
If you’re asked to attend meetings, orientations, or training sessions, that time may be eligible for overtime pay.
Know your rights — making sure you’re paid for your time in training matters.
Read more in our latest blog:
https://shavitzlaw.com/time-in-training/ 🔗

Did you know... many employers pay commissions, but fail to include them when calculating overtime?
For hourly and non-exempt sales employees, that’s not optional — it’s required.
If your overtime wasn’t calculated using your full earnings (including bonuses or commissions), you may be owed unpaid wages.

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Did you know that the time you spend driving for work might count as paid work time — and even overtime? 🚗

If your job requires you to travel between job sites, attend off-site meetings, or perform tasks while on the road, you may be owed unpaid overtime wages.

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https://shavitzlaw.com/overtime-for-drive-time/ 📎

Remote work has blurred the lines between “on-the-clock” and “always-on.”
If you’re answering emails, texts, or calls outside your scheduled hours, that counts as work — and if it pushes you over 40 hours in a week, you could be owed overtime pay. 🕒

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https://shavitzlaw.com/how-to-be-correctly-paid-in-the-always-on-culture-of-remote-work/ 📎