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

Can a Family Member Get Paid for Childcare: Tax RulesHow Far Back Does a Level 3 Background Check Go?Do Other Countries Work 40 Hours a Week? Laws VaryWhat to Do If You Are Being Targeted at WorkWhat Is TSA on My Paycheck? Tax-Sheltered AnnuityWhat Is a Payroll Service Provider? IRS Types and LiabilityAre Labor Laws Federal or State? Both, ExplainedCan You Work as a Paralegal Without a Certificate?How to Report Your Boss: Steps, Agencies, and ProtectionsHow Do You Record Wages When Using a PEO: Journal EntriesIndependent Contractor or Employee? Misclassification RisksWhat Is an Employee Benefit? Types, Laws, and TaxesWhat Is an ESOP: Structure, Tax Benefits, and PayoutsWhen Can You Change a Dependent Care FSA Contribution?What Is a Partial Termination Withdrawal in a 401(k)?How Do Unions Benefit Businesses? What Employers Should KnowWhat Is a Plan Administrator? Duties and LiabilityDo Full-Time Employees Get Benefits by Law?Part-Time Federal Employee Benefits: What You Qualify ForWho Is Considered Unemployed and Eligible for Benefits?How Does FMLA Work? 12 Weeks of Job-Protected LeaveWhat Are Employer Paid Taxes and How Do They Work?What Does Non-Exempt Mean Under the FLSA?Is Overtime Calculated Weekly or Biweekly Under FLSA?Is Parental Leave the Same as Maternity Leave?What Does the Jones Act Do: Rights and Shipping RulesWhat Are Labor Laws? Wages, Safety & Worker RightsDo Construction Workers Get Benefits? What to KnowWhere Can I Find My EDD Customer Account Number?What Happens to Your 401(k) If Your Company Closes?