Wage And Hour Claims

If you work in New York's construction industry, your employer classification matters more than you might think. Being misclassified as an independent contractor when you should be an employee can cost you critical workplace protections, benefits, and wages you're...

When Your Employer Shorts Your Pay in the City That Never SleepsIf you're working in New York City or Long Island and suspect you're being underpaid, you're not alone. With the minimum wage set at $17.00 per hour for all NYC and Long Island employers from January 1,...

Your Paycheck Is Short—How Long Can You Fight for What's Yours?You've worked hard, but your paycheck doesn't reflect what you earned. Whether it's unpaid overtime, missed wages, or improper deductions, discovering your employer hasn't paid you properly can feel...

Did you know that wage theft investigations in New York have uncovered millions of dollars in unpaid wages, with some employers owing more than $200,000 to their workers? If you're reading this, you might be among the countless employees wondering whether your...

Your Paycheck Is More Than Just Numbers - It's Your Legal RightLast week, you received your paycheck and something wasn't right. The overtime hours you worked weren't included, your promised vacation pay was missing, or perhaps your entire check never arrived. In New...

Your Unpaid Wage Victory Just Got Stronger - Here's What You Need to KnowYou've already fought hard and won your wage theft case, but your employer still hasn't paid up. The frustration of waiting for money that's rightfully yours can feel overwhelming, especially...

When Every Minute Counts: Understanding Your Rights to Compensation for Uniform Changing TimeYou arrive at work 20 minutes early every day to change into your required uniform. As you button up your company-mandated shirt and lace up your safety shoes, you might...

When Your Paycheck Doesn't Match New York's 2025 Wage LawsIf you're still receiving the old minimum wage rate even though New York increased wages by $0.50 on January 1, 2025, you're not alone—and you're being shortchanged. Many workers across New York, including...

Discovering You're Being Underpaid: What an Unpaid Wages Lawyer in New York Can DoRealizing your paycheck doesn't reflect the hours you've worked or falls below New York's minimum wage can feel like a punch to the gut. You've shown up, done your job, and trusted your...