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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/ 📎

Case Update: Brown v. Equity Prime Mortgage, LLC, No. 25 Civ. 1832 (N.D. Ga.)

Shavitz Law Group has filed a Motion for Conditional Certification on behalf of Underwriters who allege Equity Prime Mortgage misclassified them as salary-paid/exempt and denied them overtime pay, despite federal law requiring that they be paid overtime wages for hours worked over 40 based on the job duties they performed.

The Motion asks the Court to allow the case to move forward as a collective action, giving other eligible, current and former Underwriters the opportunity to join and assert their own claims for unpaid wages against Equity Prime Mortgage.

✅ Several Underwriters have already joined, sharing their experiences in support of the Motion.
⚖️ We now await the Court’s decision once briefing is complete.

Pay discrimination is illegal in the United States. So why is the gender pay gap still prevalent?

The Gender Pay Gap: Why Do Women Still Earn Less Than Men in the Workplace? - Shavitz Law Group

Have you ever been asked to work off the clock without compensation? Read how the FLSA can help.

How the Fair Labor Standards Act Can Help if You Are Working Off the Clock - Shavitz Law Group

Unlawful employment practices may be more common than you expect. Here’s what to look for:

What Are Some Examples of Unlawful Employment Practices? - Shavitz Law Group

The gender pay gap is a persistent issue in the United States. The Equal Pay Act (EPA) provides legal recourse for female employees to address this disparity and holds employers accountable.

Equal Pay for Equal Work? Know Your Rights. - Shavitz Law Group