Employment Law Author

Elena Garcia Morales

Elena Garcia Morales is an employment law attorney who focuses on wage and hour law, worker classification, and workplace compliance. She has represented clients in various industries, including technology and healthcare, on complex labor disputes.

Credentials

J.D., New York University, L.L.M. in Labor and Employment Law

8+ yearsWage and Hour LawWorker Classification

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Articles by Elena Garcia Morales

How Much Is COBRA Dental Insurance Per Month?What Does Equal Employment Opportunity Mean?What Was the First National Labor Organization in the US?When Is Overtime Paid? Thresholds, Exemptions & ClaimsDoes Dependent Care FSA Cover Preschool Expenses?When Is FSA Open Enrollment? Key Dates and RulesWhat Is a Cell Phone Stipend and How Is It Taxed?Can You Backdate Workers' Comp Insurance? Risks and RulesWhy Are State and Local Wages Different on a W-2?Is PTO a Fringe Benefit? IRS Rules and Tax ImpactIs FMLA Different Than Maternity Leave? Rights and PayDo Gas Stations Drug Test Their Employees?How Is the NFL Franchise Tag Calculated?What Background Checks Do Employers Use?How to Get an Employment Background Check: Steps and RightsWhat Is a Universal Background Check for Employment?How Long Does a ScreeningOne Background Check Take?What Is a Payroll System? Rules and RequirementsWhat Does Extended Leave Mean? FMLA and ADA RulesCan You Get Paid on Sunday? What Actually HappensWhat Happens to RSUs When You Leave: Vested vs. UnvestedWhat Are 5 Examples of Unsafe Conditions in the Workplace?How to Handle an Employee With a Bad Attitude: Legal StepsHow Far in Advance to Request PTO: What the Law RequiresWhat Happens to My TSP If I Quit? Options and TaxesCan You Have Two Short-Term Disability Policies?Can You Add Additional Insured to a Workers' Comp Policy?Can You Lie on Your Resume About Work History?What Does OSHA Enforce? Standards, Inspections & RightsWhat Does Minimum Salary Requirement Mean for Employees?