Oilfield Contamination Cleanup Claims

Oil & Gas exploration has made a big impact on our lives. Too often it also leaves a lasting mark on our land, with devastating results.

Contamination and leaks can cause a lack of vegetation and leave salt deposits; as well as terrible environmental effects of abandoned pits, tanks, wells and equipment.

If you or your family own land where oil and gas companies operated wells, pipeline, pits and tanks at anytime during the past 100 years, you may have a claim for funds and clean up costs.

Please call us at TOLL FREE 1.800.467.4000 to learn more. The call is free and in no way obligates you to do anything. Our phone lines are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Soil, surface water and groundwater can become contaminated. In fact, leaks and spills, contaminated rust or scale from piping and equipment, and NORM (naturally occurring radioactive material) can continue to pollute the land for many years. Landowners may be able to recover financial compensation for spilled oil, chemicals and other oil drilling pollution, even if it occurred many years ago.

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Anthropologie Management Positions Not Paid Overtime

The following Anthropologie manager positions may be eligible for Overtime Back Pay because they may be miscalssified as exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Did you ever work in one of the following job positions at Anthropologie? 

• APPAREL DEPT. MANAGERS

• ASSISTANT APPAREL DEPT. MANAGERS

• HOME DEPT. MANAGERS

• ASSISTANT HOME DEPT. MANAGERS

• SELLING MANAGERS

• OPERATIONS MANAGERS

• ASSISTANT MANAGERS

• MANAGERS IN TRAINING

YOU MAY BE OWED BACK PAY AND PENALTIES FOR WORKING MORE THAN 40 HOURS A WEEK WITHOUT RECEIVING OVERTIME RATES OF PAY OR WORKING “OFF THE CLOCK” OR “ON CALL” WITHOUT EXTRA PAY.

Current and Former Anthropologie Managers should contact our Law Firm at TOLL FREE 1-800-467-4000.  Calls are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

 

Employees who are paid a Salary or are in Management may be misclassified as “Exempt” in order to avoid being paid Overtime wages. This is illegal and employees can seek to recover Back Pay and Penalties.

Our Law Firm represents employees and we understand the importance of CONFIDENTIALITY. Rest assured we will not disclose to your employer, or any other party, that we have been in contact with you without first obtaining your consent.

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Multi Million Dollar Rewards for Off Label Drug Promotion Info

DRUG REPS WITH INFORMATION REGARDING OFF LABEL MARKETING OF PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS AND MEDICAL DEVICES ARE URGED TO CALL OUR LAW FIRM FOR A CONFIDENTIAL DISCUSSION AT 1800-467-4000.

Pharmaceutical companies who promote off label uses for their drugs in violation of Federal Law have paid enormous sums, even hundreds of millions of dollars.

IN FACT THE INDIVIDUALS WHO REPORT THE VIOLATIONS ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE UP TO 15% to 30% OF THE AMOUNT RECOVERED, WHICH CAN MEAN A REWARD TOTALLING IN THE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.

Please contact our Law Firm at TOLL FREE 1-800-467-4000.  All calls are confidential; phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We represent individuals and understand the importance of CONFIDENTIALITY. Rest assured we will not disclose to your employer, or any other party, that we have been in contact with you without first obtaining your consent.

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457 Plan Investigation

Our Law Firm is actively engaged in an investigation of 457 Plan administration and particular industry practices, including revenue sharing and service fees.

We are seeking information which sheds light on these practices. Financial advisors, investment planners, city, state and municipality retirement specialists and others with specific industry knowledge of 457 Plans and government retirement plans are encouraged to contact our office for a confidential discussion.

If you have industry knowledge of 457 Plans and wish to discuss the subject IN CONFIDENCE, please contact our Law Firm at Toll Free 1800-467-4000.

Obviously, all communications are completely CONFIDENTIAL.

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MANAGERS ON SALARY MAY BE ENTITLED TO OVERTIME

We are currently conducting a nationwide investigation of alleged federal law violations for failure to pay overtime wages to Assistant Store Managers, Co-Managers, Assistant Managers, Department Managers, Loss Prevention Managers, Shift Supervisors & Merchandise Managers on salary who work over 40 hours a week.

Recent lawsuits highlight the alleged illegal practice of withholding overtime pay from some Managers of retail stores and restaurants who perform non-exempt duties. Federal law mandates overtime pay for performing non-exempt work.

Please call us immediately at TOLL FREE 1.800.467.4000 for a FREE, confidential consultation of your potential wage and overtime claims.

There are no attorney’s fees unless you recover, in which case those charges are paid from your share of the recovery. If there is no recovery, you will not be responsible for any attorney’s fees, court costs or litigation expenses.

Under federal law the employer can be punished with criminal penalties for taking any retaliatory action against an emplyee who has made a claim under the FLSA. The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from retaliating against any current or former employee who elects to participate in any proceeding asserting their rights provided under the law.

You do not need to have proof of the hours you worked. If the employer does not keep accurate time records, most courts allow the employee to make a good faith estimate of overtime hours. So even if you did not keep your pay records, or did not always clock in or out, the court will generally accept a good faith estimate of your hours.

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Tankermen Demand Overtime Pay

We are currently conducting a nationwide investigation of alleged federal law violations for shipping and barge companies' alleged failure to pay overtime wages to Tankermen. The following companies may be involved:

•SGS Petroleum - potential Tankerman overtime wage violations

•Harley-Marine - potential Tankerman overtime wage violations

•Martin Resource Management Corporation - potential Tankerman overtime wage violations

If you currently or formerly worked as a Tankerman at ANY company, please call us immediately at TOLL FREE 1.800.467.4000 for a FREE explanation of your potential wage and overtime claims.

Tankermen, oil rig workers, shipyard workers, dock workers, and other maritime employees are often misclassified as "Seaman" under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). That's right, a Tankerman is often told by his employer that he is a seaman and therefore not entitled to overtime. This distinction may be totally wrong.

Lawsuits on behalf of tankerman wrongfully denied overtime wages have recently been filed.

Some maritime and barge companies employ hundreds of tankermen who generally work 84 hours per workweek; however the companies do not pay those tankermen overtime. Tankermen are typically paid a day rate with no overtime compensation.

If you currently or formerly worked as a Tankerman, please call us immediately at TOLL FREE 1.800.467.4000 for a FREE explanation of your potential wage and overtime claims.

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REPORTS HIGHLIGHT THE ILLEGAL PRACTICE OF WITHHOLDING OVERTIME PAY FROM ASSISTANT MANAGERS ON SALARY

Assistant Managers of retail stores and restaurants may be entitled to Overtime Pay.  Federal law mandates overtime pay for performing non-exempt work.

Levin Law is currently conducting nationwide litigation of alleged federal law violations for failure to pay overtime wages to Assistant Store Managers on salary who work over 40 hours a week.

There are NO ATTORNEYS FEES unless you recover. 

There are no attorney’s fees unless you recover, in which case those charges are paid from your share of the recovery. If there is no recovery, you will not be responsible for any attorney’s fees, court costs or litigation expenses.

It is ILLEGAL for employers to fire employees for making overtime claims.

Under federal law the employer can be punished with criminal penalties. The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from retaliating against any current or former employee who elects to participate in any proceeding asserting their rights provided under the law.

You DO NOT need to prove you worked overtime.

You do not need to have proof of the hours you worked.  If the employer does not keep accurate time records, most courts allow the employee to make a good faith estimate of overtime hours. So even if you did not keep your pay records, or did not always clock in or out, the court will generally accept a good faith estimate of your hours.

If you are an Assistant Manager and do not get paid for working overtime please complete our short CONFIDENTIAL contact form on the right side of this page or call us immediately at TOLL FREE 1.800.467.4000 to find out if you are eligible to receive back pay for overtime wrongfully withheld.  We will explain your legal rights and options and the call is free.

If you are a current or former Assistant Manager on salary at any of the following major U.S. retailers please contact us to learn if you may be owed Back Pay for being wrongfully misclassified as an exempt employee:

7-Eleven Express Oxford Industries 99 Cents Only Stores Exxon Mobil - US Fuels Marketing Papa John’s A&P Family Dollar Party City Corporation Abercrombie & Fitch FedEx Kinko’s Payless ShoeSource Ace Hardware Food Lion PETCO adidas America Fossil, Inc. PETsMART Advance Auto Parts Friendly Ice Cream Phillips-Van Heusen Aeropostale GameStop Pier 1 Imports Ahold USA Gap Polo Ralph Lauren Alex Lee General Nutrition Publix Super Markets American Eagle Outfitters General Parts International RadioShack American Signature Genesco Raley’s Superstores Anchor Blue Retail Group Genuine Parts Company Recreational Equipment Andersons Giant Eagle Redcats USA Ann Taylor Goody’s Family Clothing Restoration Hardware Anna’s Linens Co. H. E. Butt Grocery Company Revlon Arby’s Restaurant Group Half Price Books Richemont North America Ashland / The Valvoline Company Hallmark - Retail Ross Stores at&t Hanesbrands RSC Equipment Rental Aurora Health Care / Pharmacy Hannaford Bros. Co. Saks AutoZone Harley-Davidson Motor Company Sally Beauty Holdings Aveda Experience Centers Harold’s Stores Savers Avis Budget Group Harris Teeter Sears Holdings Avon Harry Winston Shoe Carnival, Inc. Barnes & Noble Helzberg Diamonds ShopKo Stores bebe Stores Hess Corporation - Retail Stores Smart & Final Belk Hilti Spartan Stores Benetton U S A Home Shopping Network Spencer Gifts Best Buy Hot Topic Stage Stores Birks & Mayors HSN Staples BJ’s Wholesale Club Hy-Vee Starbucks Blockbuster Interstate Bakeries Corporation SuperValu Bon-Ton Stores J. C. Penney Talbots Borders J. Crew Target Boston Market Corporation Jewelry Television The Coca-Cola Company Boy Scouts – Supply Group Jo-Ann Stores The Finish Line Brinker International Jockey International The Home Depot Brown Shoe Company Kellwood Company The Kroger Co. Bulgari Kohl’s The Pantry Burlington Coat Factory Kroger The Sports Authority C&S Wholesale Grocers L.L. Bean Academy Juicy Couture Journeys Tractor Supply Co. Acosta The Walt Disney Co. CarMax Lands’ End The Yankee Candle Co. A-2 Carter’s Levi Strauss Things Remembered CBRL Group Limited Brands Timberland Chanel Linens ‘n Things TJX Companies Charming Shoppes Liz Claiborne Tommy Hilfiger Chevron Stations Longs Drug Stores Toys “R” Us Children’s Place Lord & Taylor TravelCenters of America Chipotle Mexican Grill Lowe’s True Value Company Circuit City Stores lululemon athletica usa Tween Brands Coach Luxottica Retail US Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Coleman Factory Outlet Macy’s United Rentals Collective Brands Marathon Oil Corporation United Supermarkets Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Mary Kay Universal Orlando Columbia Sportswear Mattel University Book Store Cost Plus maurices Valero Energy Costco Wholesale McDonald’s Corporation Value City Department Stores Crate and Barrel Meijer Vera Bradley Retail Stores Cutter & Buck Mervyns VF Corporation CVS/Caremark Michaels Stores Walgreen Darden Restaurants Miles Kimball Company Wal-Mart Dell Nash-Finch Warnaco Design Within Reach National Vision Wendy’s International DFS Navy Exchange Service Command West Marine Products Dick’s Sporting Goods Neiman Marcus Group Whole Foods Market Dollar General New York & Company Williams-Sonoma Dollar Tree Nike Winn-Dixie Stores DSW Nordstrom Yum! Brands, Inc. Eastern Mountain Sports Office Depot Zale Eddie Bauer OfficeMax

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Investigation Launched and Lawsuits Filed on Behalf of Employees Working Overtime and “Off the Clock”

TOUGH ECONOMIC TIMES MEANS LESS OVERTIME PAY

Houston - A nationwide investigation is underway on behalf of employees whose employers fail to pay Overtime wages for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week or force employees to work “Off the Clock” or during lunch or breaks.

The current state of the economy has led many companies to cut costs and, unfortunately, an all too often victim of cost cutting measures are employee Overtime and “Off the Clock” Wages. American workers, however, are protected against unscrupulous employers under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, also known as the FLSA.

Current or former employees who do not receive Overtime Wages at the federally mandated time and one half rate or work “Off the Clock” should immediately contact Levin Law, a Class Action Labor Law Firm, at toll free 1800-467-4000 or on the web at www.law29.com for immediate information regarding their legal rights and options.

Current Overtime and “Off the Clock” Wage investigations include:

• Loss Prevention Managers
• Merchandise Managers
• Customer Service and Call Center Representatives
• Mortgage Underwriters and Loan Processors
• Processing Plant, Meat Packing and Factory Workers
• Technical Writers
• Top Drive Technicians
• Benefit Analysts and Claims Analysts
• Managers who worked Overtime during Training
• Assistant Managers in Retail Stores

It is illegal for employers to fire workers for making overtime claims. Under federal law the employer can be punished with criminal penalties. In fact the Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from retaliating against any current or former employee who elects to participate in any proceeding asserting their rights provided under the law.

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Landmark Federal Circuit Court decision allows Overtime Pay for Helicopter Pilots

HELICOPTER PILOTS ENTITLED TO OVERTIME PAY

Houston - The landmark decision of Michael G. Pignataro; Thompson R. Chase vs. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey just handed down by the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals entitles Helicopter Pilots to overtime pay for hours worked over 40 each week.

The Court’s decision implies Companies have misclassified Helicopter Pilots as “exempt” from overtime rules; and now that this practice has been determined to be illegal, Helicopter Pilots can seek to recover back pay and penalties.

Commercial Helicopter Pilots who routinely worked Overtime without extra pay should immediately contact Levin Law, a Class Action Labor Law Firm, at toll free 1800-467-4000 or on the web at www.law29.com for immediate information regarding their legal rights and options.

It is illegal for employers to fire workers for making overtime claims. Under federal law the employer can be punished with criminal penalties. In fact the Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from retaliating against any current or former employee who elects to participate in any proceeding asserting their Overtime and Wage rights provided under the law.

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Investigation Launched on Behalf of Pipeline Inspectors and Top Drive Technicians Working Overtime and “Off the Clock”

THE GREAT RECESSION LEADS TO LESS OVERTIME PAY FOR OIL AND GAS WORKERS

Houston - A nationwide investigation is underway on behalf of Pipeline Inspectors and Top Drive Technicians in the Oil and Gas industry whose employers fail to pay Overtime wages for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week or force employees to work “Off the Clock” or during lunch or breaks.

The current state of the economy has led many oil and gas companies to cut costs and, unfortunately, an all too often victim of cost cutting measures are worker Overtime and “Off the Clock” Wages. American oil and gas, drilling and rig workers, however, are protected against unscrupulous employers under the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, also known as the FLSA.

Current or former employees who do not receive Overtime Wages at the federally mandated time and one half rate or work “Off the Clock” should immediately contact Levin Law, a Class Action Labor Law Firm, at toll free 1800-467-4000 or on the web at www.law29.com for immediate information regarding their legal rights and options.

It is illegal for employers to fire workers for making overtime claims. Under federal law the employer can be punished with criminal penalties. In fact the Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from retaliating against any current or former employee who elects to participate in any proceeding asserting their rights provided under the law.

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Overtime Pay for Managers & Assistant Managers in Training

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Houston - A nationwide investigation has been launched into alleged violations of federal law for failure to pay Managers and Assistant Managers overtime wages for working more than 40 hours a week while they are in training.

Recently filed lawsuits against McDonald's Corporation and others highlight the illegal practice of withholding overtime pay from employees who are performing non-exempt duties while in training for manager level positions. Federal law mandates overtime pay for performing non-exempt work.

If you did not get paid for working overtime while training for a position in Management please contact Levin Law, a class action labor law firm, at TOLL FREE 1.800.467.4000 or on the web at www.law29.com to find out if you are eligible to receive back pay for overtime wrongfully withheld.

It is illegal for employers to fire workers for making overtime claims. Under federal law the employer can be punished with criminal penalties. The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from retaliating against any current or former employee who elects to participate in any proceeding asserting their rights provided under the law.

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Working Overtime requires Extra Pay

If you work for a large company, and your employer fails to pay you overtime wages even though you work more than 40 hours a week, I urge you to contact me immediately for a free case review.

One of the most common schemes is when an employer illegally classifies an employee as "exempt" to avoid paying overtime compensation. But even if you’re paid a salary (not hourly), and you work overtime, your employer may still be required to pay you overtime wages. If you or someone you know is not being paid for working overtime, you may be entitled to compensation.

It is illegal for employers to fire workers for making overtime claims. Under federal law the employer can be punished with criminal penalties. The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits employers from retaliating against any current or former employee who elects to participate in any proceeding asserting their rights provided under the law.

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