In a highly anticipated case that has major implications for the oil and gas industry, the United States Supreme Court held that an oilfield worker paid a day rate was entitled to overtime pay under federal law. It is common in the oil and gas industry for oilfield workers to…
Josh Borsellino is an attorney based in Texas. He primarily handles wage and hour disputes, and has represented hundreds of workers on claims for unpaid overtime. He clerked for a federal judge and worked for one of the largest law firms in Texas for many years before starting his own firm more than a decade ago. Additional information is available on his website. Borsellino can be reached at (817) 908-9861 or josh@dfwcounsel.com.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.