A legendary singer who's been steadily working for more than four decades, Aretha Franklin is among the most important artists in pop-music history.
And if your employer refuses to pay your benefits, you might be entitled to penalty payments as well. To apply for workers' compensation benefits, simply notify your employer-in writing-as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after the injury.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employers are required to keep payroll records for nonexempt employees for three years. Payroll records for nonexempt employees include employer copies of pay stubs or proof of wage payments, proof of overtime wages paid, straight-time and overtime hours worked, payroll deductions and other wage-related materials.