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

Articles by Elena Garcia Morales

Is the Wagner Act Still in Effect? Current Status Call Off Self or Dependent: What It Means for FMLA Can You Collect Unemployment If You Resign in NY?What Is Employer Withholding Tax and How Does It Work?What Does WPI Mean in Workers' Compensation?What Benefits Do Construction Workers Get?Do Amazon Seasonal Employees Get Holiday Pay or Time and a Half?What Is a Christmas Bonus? Tax and Legal Rules Can I Access My Pension Early? Exceptions and Penalties How Much Is Your Benefits Package Really Worth?Do Employers Match Social Security and Medicare Taxes?What Happens to My FSA If I Change Jobs?Are Pensions Guaranteed for Life? Protections and Limits When Can You Use FMLA? Eligibility and Qualifying Reasons Do You Lose Your Retirement If You Get Fired? Vesting Rules What Does Getting Paid Commission Mean?Do You Get Paid for Non-Billable Hours? Wage Laws What Does W2 Only Mean in a Job Posting?Is Family Leave Paid? Federal vs. State Rules When Could Women Start Working: Legal Milestones Can You Be Let Go From a Job for No Reason?: At-Will Rules What Does a Corrected W-2 Look Like? Form W-2c Do Women Get Paid Less for the Same Job? What the Law Says When Should I File for Unemployment Benefits?Can I Do DoorDash With an ITIN Number? SSN Rules Do You Get Paid for Presidents Day: Federal vs. Private How to Pay Tips to Employees and Stay Compliant What Are Employer Paid Benefits: Types and Requirements What Is a Pay Stub and What Does It Show?What Is WOTC Screening? Eligibility, Forms & Deadlines