Piece-rate pay is still a common practice in some industries. Rather than hourly or salary pay, piece-rate workers are paid on the number of units produced within a set period of time. While this sounds straightforward, calculating rates of pay and overtime for piece-rate workers can be complicated. The best way for...
Category: Wage & Hour

Common Overtime Wage Violations in New York
Under federal and state law, eligible workers are entitled to overtime pay, but overtime violations are commonplace. If you believe your employer has failed to properly pay you overtime, talk to an experienced employment lawyer. Let’s take a look at how employers in New York violate overtime pay rules.

Amendments to New York Labor Law Create Joint Liability for Construction Contractors
In September, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law legislation that makes general contractors jointly and severally liable for any unpaid wages owed to employees of their subcontractors. The law goes into effect on January 4, 2022, and applies to any construction contracts entered into, extended, or amended on or after...
New DOL Rule Expands Tip Pooling to Non-Tipped Workers
On Dec. 22, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor issued its Final Rule addressing which employees can legally participate in tip pooling under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
The rule rolls back an Obama-era regulation that barred tip pooling with back-of-house workers and establishes regulations to enact a...
Golf Caddies: Independent Contractors or Employees?
A common problem at golf clubs throughout New York and New Jersey is the misclassification of caddies and other golf club employees. Caddies are frequently classified as independent contractors and not any wages when they are legally entitled to it. This usually violates the minimum wage and overtime laws. If you believe...

New York Strengthens Worker Protections for Paid Sick Leave Beyond COVID-19
In March, New York enacted legislation guaranteeing coronavirus-related paid sick time. Now, lawmakers have gone a step further by mandating paid sick leave for most workers. If you believe you have been denied paid sick leave, it takes a highly skilled employment lawyer to protect your rights.
New...
In Focus: Wage Protections for Commissioned Workers

Wage Protections for Undocumented Workers

Ban on Salary History Inquiries Now in Effect in NY and NJ
