Voytas Law, LLC represents workers who have not been paid properly. We sometimes encounter employers who fire an employee and thereafter believe that the terminated employee is somehow less deserving of his or her final paycheck. Missouri law provides employees who quit or are fired with some important protections. We are able to use these…
The Missouri Department of Labor has announced that the new minimum wage for 2018 will be $7.85. You can view the DOL press release here. This increase not only affects regular hours, but also increases the minimum allowable pay for overtime work for qualified employees. There is no “grace period” for this increase. Voytas Law,…
Voytas Law, LLC represents workers who have not been paid in accordance with the law. Many times, we hear from people who have been told that they cannot qualify for overtime pay because they receive a salary. For many employees, this is simply not the case. There is a broad category of “salaried” employees who…
When you are being pursued by a debt collector, the best time to dispute a debt that you do not agree with is immediately after you get the very first collection letter. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Section 1692g (found here) requires a debt collector to notify you of certain dispute rights in the…
If you get hurt on the job in Missouri, your employer likely carries workers’ compensation insurance that is supposed to provide for your medical needs in addition to supplying compensation for your injury. However, this begs the question- what do you do if you get hurt at work and your employer does not carry workers’…
On occasion, we are asked to defend a small business or an individual in a collection lawsuit. One of the most overlooked defenses is embedded in Missouri Supreme Court Rule 55.27(a)(3), the text of which you can read here. If you are being sued for a debt, you need to check to make sure the…
Sometimes, we hear from workers that their employer has a “policy” of not paying overtime, or that their employer will only pay them for an eight hour day even if the worker is at work for longer than that. If you are a qualified worker under the Fair Labor Standards Act, you can use federal…
Sometimes you just need some room to breathe and figure out what to do about a bad financial situation. When debt collectors are frequently calling your phone, it can feel like the walls are closing in. Fortunately, the law provides you with several tools to make the calls, letters, and other communications stop. The Fair…
Voytas Law, LLC is a law firm with a litigation practice in St. Louis, Missouri. Each individual suit presents different legal questions and challenges. This post is not intended as legal advice for your specific situation. Please call us if you have questions and we will be happy to talk with you. If you get…
Attorney Rick Voytas often represents consumers who are faced with debt collectors. You can reach him directly at 314-380-3166. Voytas Law, LLC offers no-charge consultations to consumer clients. When dealing with a debt collector, it is best to know your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. You can find a link to the…