In the so-called gig economy, many New Yorkers no longer fully appreciate the legal distinction between an “employee” and an “independent contractor.” There are significant differences, particularly when it comes to overtime and wage-hour laws. To put it simply, workers ...
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View MoreIs it an “Abuse of Process” to Sue My Employer for Back Pay? Unless an employee meets certain exemptions defined by law, he or she is entitled to ...
View MoreFormer NYC Car Wash Employees Win $8.5 Million Judgment Against Ex-Employer Everyone knows there are minimum wage laws. Many New York City employers ...
View MoreMany New York workers, and especially immigrants, struggle to receive fair pay from their employers. Federal and state laws impose minimum wage and ...
View MoreIn overtime and wage hour cases, New York law provides for the payment of “liquidated damages” to an employee. This is basically an award made in ...
View MoreFast food and other restaurant employees often deal with poor working conditions and low pay. On top of that, many of the country's top fast food ...
View MoreThe U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis reaffirmed the ability of employers to compel employees to sign away their ...
View MoreOne way that New York State law protects you from potential overtime and wage hour violations is by requiring your employer to provide you with a wage ...
View MoreDoes your employer have a written overtime policy in place? If not, there is a good chance you are being underpaid for the hours you work in excess of ...
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