Imagine working hard at your New York public-sector job—putting in extra hours on a big project or earning a bonus for excellent performance—only to find that your paycheck doesn’t reflect the full amount you’ve earned. Perhaps you clock 50 hours weekly but only see...
New York City has put in place strong protections for food delivery workers who use apps. These rules ensure fair treatment and pay for all workers, no matter their immigration status. Fast food workers in New York City have important rights under the Fair Workweek...
Imagine closing a big sale in New York City—weeks of effort finally paying off—only to find the commission missing from your paycheck. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone, and it’s not your fault. Wage theft, which includes unpaid commissions, is a...
NYC Food Delivery Worker Protections: A Guide to Worker Rights New York City has put in place strong protections for food delivery workers who use apps. These rules ensure fair treatment and pay for all workers, no matter their immigration status. Minimum Pay...
Imagine working 50 hours a week but only seeing 40 hours’ pay on your paycheck. Unfortunately, this scenario is a reality for many hourly workers in New York. Wage theft – including unpaid overtime – is far more common than most people realize. U.S. workers lose an...
Imagine working long hours, sacrificing your time, and then realizing that you're not being compensated correctly for your overtime. Unfortunately, this scenario is a harsh reality for many New York employees. Overtime pay violations are more common than one...
Worker misclassification affects thousands of workers across New York State working in various industries. Studies show that misclassification rates are disproportionately high in the trucking industry, denying workers essential protections and benefits. Although New...
According to a recent Gallup study, employee engagement in U.S. workplaces has reached its lowest point in a decade, with only 31% of workers feeling engaged at work in 2023. This represents a significant decline from the peak of 36% engagement seen in 2020,...
Fast food workers in New York City have significant rights under the Fair Workweek Law, which provides crucial protections for predictable scheduling and job security. Here's a few key things that workers need to know about their rights under this important law. Key...
New York State has increased the minimum wage rates as of January 1, 2025. Workers across the state, including tipped workers, should take notice of how these increases may affect them. Regional Minimum Wage Rates The new minimum wage rates vary by region: New York...
