Category Archives: Employee Tip – H-1B
Pursuing Unpaid Wages? Get Your Ducks in a Row
If you’re a worker who believes you’re owed unpaid wages, there are a few pressing things to consider upfront, such as: (1) learning legal deadlines that may apply; and (2) promptly organizing information and documents that describe the unpaid wage … Continue reading
“Salaried” Workers With Hours Docked May Be Overtime-Eligible
If you are a worker paid a salary, then you may be ineligible for overtime pay, assuming other circumstances exist as well. (Being paid a salary is one of multiple criteria that must be met before an employer can consider … Continue reading
Wage Issues? Tip #10: Avoid Signing Documents You Disagree With
This post continues my series of tips, or things to consider, for workers with unpaid wages. Tip #10 is this: Don’t Sign Documents the Employer Presents That You Disagree With, or Believe to Be False. If you have unpaid wages, … Continue reading
Wage Issues? Tip #7: Use a Date Calculator to Help With Calculations of Deadlines and/or Unpaid Wages
This post continues my series of tips, or things to consider, for workers with unpaid wages. Tip #7 is this: use a date calculator to help with calculations of deadlines and/or unpaid wages. For years, I have used a website … Continue reading
Wage Issues? Tip #6: When Finding a Wage Attorney, Think National, Ask the Important Questions Upfront, and Other Things to Consider
This post continues my series of tips, or things to consider, for workers with unpaid wages. Tip #6 is this: When Finding a Wage Attorney, Think National, Ask the Important Questions Upfront, and Other Things to Consider. Here’s an (obvious) … Continue reading
Employees Among Those Charged in Recent H-1B and Green Card Fraud Bust
While the recent H-1B and green card fraud bust has been applauded for focusing attention on abusive and exploitative H-1B employers and “bodyshops,” short shrift has been given to the fact that several H-1B employees were also indicted for their … Continue reading
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Will I Be Deported If I Complain Against My H-1B Employer?
You know your employer is violating the law. Perhaps, he has benched you with no pay; is paying you less than the required wage; has you sending out resumes instead of writing a computer program. So why do H-1B employees … Continue reading
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5 Reasons Why an H-1B Employer Would Want to Reach Settlement With An Underpaid Employee
If your H-1B employer (or former H-1B employer) underpaid your wages, you may be interested in complaining to the employer or pursuing legal action, but worried about what may happen to you. You may be worried that, if you complain … Continue reading
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H-1B Workers’ Fears vs. Fighting for Your Rights
Fear is the biggest factor that holds many H-1B workers back from approaching their employer (or former employer), and asking for their underpaid wages, or from taking legal action. H-1B workers do in fact have several options and legal rights. … Continue reading
FAQS- If You Were Underpaid as an H-1B Worker and Are No Longer in the U.S.
If you were underpaid as an H-1B, and are now outside the U.S., below are some frequently asked questions and answers.
