I grew up in a working class family, with both parents active as Union organizers and leaders. Next Manuscript, about 360 pages, due November 2001. Further down the page. The purpose of this consultation is to inform you clearly and directly if there is probable merit to your case. If I advise you that your case has probable merit, and if you elect to go forward, my fees are negotiable , and usually are a percentage of the eventual recovery, and contingent on recovery.
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All incidental costs of litigation are to be advanced by the client. The Company argued these workers were exempt from overtime because they exercised broad discretion with minimum supervision on matters of importance. The jury found differently, concluding these workers spent the majority of their time doing routine tasks. The case was brought as a class action, and signals that more of these types of cases will occur until companies comply with the law. Even a non-union worker has the right to have representation at a disciplinary meeting.