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

What Is Per Diem Pay: Federal Rates and Tax RulesCan Employers Contribute to 401(k) Without Employee Contribution?What Does Minimum Hourly Compensation Mean for Workers?How to Get Copies of Pay Stubs From Any EmployerWhat Is a Supplemental Labor Employee? Rights and RulesHow to Politely Remind Your Boss to Pay You: Your RightsWhat Is a Target Benefit Plan and How Does It Work?What Is a Severance Payment and How Is It Calculated?Can I Go to HR About My Boss? Rights and RisksHow to Monitor Work From Home Employees: Legal RulesWhat Is Needed for Unemployment: Eligibility and DocumentsHow Do Paychecks Work? Taxes, Deductions & Net PayCan Employers Check Your Degree? Your Rights ExplainedAre Lunch Breaks Included in Working Hours? FLSA RulesHow Does Holiday Pay Work? Rules, Rates, and EligibilityWhat to Do During Unemployment: Benefits, Bills & TaxesDo Assisted Living Facilities Drug Test Employees?What Happens If You Overspend Your FSA: Employer RulesWhat Is a Typical Retirement Package? Key ComponentsHow to Set Up an HRA Step by Step for EmployersWhat Are Three Things That Are Defined by the FLSA?Is Workers' Comp a Government Program or Private Insurance?Can I 1099 My Employees? IRS Rules and PenaltiesWhat an Employment Letter Looks Like: Format and SectionsDo Employers Still Check References: What's LegalWhat to Do If You Lose Your Job and Have No MoneyCan I Collect Unemployment After Workers' Comp Settlement?Can You Get Fired for Taking Too Many Days Off?What Is Limited Term Employment? Benefits and RisksHow Long Does Gross Misconduct Stay on Your Record?