Under New York law, you have six years to file a claim for unpaid wages—one of the longest time limits in the country. This applies
If your employer is taking your tips, requiring illegal tip pools, deducting credit card fees from tips, or failing to make up the difference when
If your employer calls you an “independent contractor” or pays you as a “1099 worker” but controls your schedule, tells you how to do your
Systemic racism in employment refers to discriminatory patterns, policies, and practices embedded within workplace structures that disadvantage employees and job applicants based on race, whether
Wage theft is when your employer fails to pay you what you’re legally owed. It includes unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, tip theft, illegal deductions,
If you work construction in New York, you have strong wage protections—and they’re frequently violated. Construction workers must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times the
In almost all cases, no. If you’re working in New York and your employer is paying you less than the legal minimum wage, they’re breaking
If you work in a New York City restaurant—as a server, cook, busser, dishwasher, bartender, or any other position—you have specific wage rights that many
If your employer is stealing your wages—whether through unpaid overtime, minimum wage violations, illegal deductions, or tip theft—New York gives you multiple options to fight
If you work more than 40 hours a week and don’t receive overtime pay in New York, your employer is likely violating the law. You’re
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