Wage theft robs employees of their earned wages through various illicit practices. It manifests in forms like unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, and misclassification of employees, making it crucial for workers to recognize the signs. Let’s take a look at wage theft and what you can do about it.
Category: Unpaid Wages
Reporting Tip Theft: Legal Protections for Service Workers
Tip theft, a concerning issue in the service industry in New York City, involves the improper withholding or distribution of tips that rightfully belong to service workers. This unethical practice not only affects employees' income but also raises significant legal concerns. For service workers in New York, seeking legal counsel is...
Steps to Take If You’re Involved in a Vacation Pay Dispute
As an employee, you work hard and look forward to the time off that comes with your well-deserved vacation. However, what happens when you're involved in a vacation pay dispute and your employer fails to provide the compensation you're entitled to?
In New York, there are specific laws in...
NYC Unpaid Intern Attorney
Summer brings about many questions. White wine or rosé? Jersey Shore or the Hamptons? Can I now wear white jeans? Should I be an unpaid intern? Whether interns should be paid has been an unanswered legal...
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Proposed NYC Law Helps Reset Boundaries for a Good Work/Life Balance
Although for some the standard of a 9-5 work day still rings true, a large number of employees are now finding it more and more difficult to unplug after they leave the office. From refreshing emails to making phone calls, work is no longer left at, well…work. This holds true for some...
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Your Rights as a Misclassified Employee
Could I receive back owed overtime if I was misclassified as an independent contractor?
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and New York Labor Law protect employee by setting certain minimums for pay and mandating overtime for nonexempt employees that work over 40 hours a week. Due to the stringent standards surrounding employees, some employers...
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When is a Delivery Charge Illegal?
Both New York State law and federal law strictly limit an employer’s ability to retain a mandatory charge, like a delivery charge or service charge, that is a gratuity and belongs to the employees.
Under the New York Labor Law, no employer is permitted to retain any part of a “gratuity or of any charge...
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Payroll Card Templates
New York Department Of Labor Posts Draft Model Templates For Payroll Debit Cards And Direct Deposit Notice And Consent.
New York employers are required to satisfy certain notice requirements and obtain employees’ informed consent before they pay employees’ wages by debit card or direct deposit.
The New York State Department of Labor adopted regulations, which become...
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