I’m Paid Salary — Why Am I Not Getting Overtime?
Being paid a salary does not automatically mean you are exempt from overtime pay. In New York City, many salaried employees are still legally entitled to overtime under federal and state law. Whether overtime is owed depends on both your salary level and the actual duties you perform — not simply...
How to Calculate “Spread of Hours” Pay in New York City
Spread-of-hours pay is additional compensation required under New York law when an employee’s workday exceeds 10 hours. If your workday stretches more than ten hours from start to finish, you may be entitled to an extra hour of pay at the minimum wage rate, regardless of how many hours you actually...
What Happens If I Report Wage Theft at Work in NYC?
Reporting wage theft in New York City can trigger an investigation, protect your right to unpaid wages, and potentially lead to compensation for lost earnings. While many employees worry about consequences, the law provides strong protections against retaliation when you come forward.
Key TakeawaysCan My Employer Fire Me for Calling Out Sick in NYC?
In New York City, your employer generally cannot fire you for taking protected sick leave. If you use sick time under the law and follow your employer’s policies, termination or discipline for calling out sick may be illegal retaliation.
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Is Time Spent Opening or Closing Paid Work in New York?
In New York, time spent opening or closing a workplace is generally considered paid work if it is required and benefits the employer. If you are performing job-related tasks before or after your scheduled shift, that time is typically compensable, even if it is not listed on your schedule.
Supreme Court Ruling Narrows Arbitration Shield for Employers
Ruling clarifies that some last-mile delivery drivers are exempt from mandatory arbitration requirements.
Employment attorney Douglas Lipsky of Lipsky Lowe LLP is commenting on a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision involving transportation workers and mandatory arbitration.
The Court ruled that certain last-mile delivery drivers...
New Jersey Finalizes Independent Contractor Rules Under the ABC Test
New Jersey employment lawyer weighs in on regulations that could make contractor classification more difficult for businesses.
Employment law firm Lipsky Lowe LLP warns that New Jersey’s newly finalized independent contractor regulations could make it significantly harder for businesses to classify workers as contractors under state law.
How the NYC Gender-Motivated Violence Lookback Window Works
If you experienced gender-motivated violence in New York City, a new law may give you the right to file a civil lawsuit, even if the abuse happened years or decades ago. Effective January 29, 2026, NYC Bill 1297-A amended the Gender-Motivated Violence Act (GMVA), reopening an 18-month lookback window for survivors whose...
New York’s “Trapped at Work” Act: What Employees Need to Know
New York's Trapped at Work Act, signed December 19, 2025, prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign agreements that impose repayment obligations if they leave before a set period. These "stay-or-pay" provisions are now declared void and unenforceable under New York Labor Law. In addition, amendments signed on February 13, 2026,...