On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Jan 30, 2018 | Wage & Overtime
When you started your new job, the owner of the company for which you began performing duties may have informed you that you would work as an independent contractor. You may have accepted this classification because you performed your duties at home and had the...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Nov 9, 2017 | Wage & Overtime
If you are a home care provider in New York, you play a vital role in the health care industry. Because of the work you do, patients can remain in their homes and still receive professional, compassionate care. However, the work is difficult, often thankless and...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Nov 6, 2017 | Wage & Overtime
Most people have a need to work in order to earn a living and support themselves and their families. Though their occupations may not be their dream jobs, they likely understand that having any sort of income could help their personal situations. However, when...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Sep 18, 2017 | Wage & Overtime
Many New York residents know that when a difficult situation arises, they must often take action themselves in order to address issues. In some cases, problems at work can seem especially hard to handle, and when wages are affected, workers may wonder what route could...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Aug 21, 2017 | Wage & Overtime
Having a job and earning wages can often make a person feel proud. In addition to these feelings, it can also allow for parties to provide for themselves and their families by using the wages that they earn. Understandably, when an employer violates wage and hour...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Jul 27, 2017 | Wage & Overtime
If you are not being compensated properly for the work you do, then you could have a wage theft claim. These claims stem from wage violations like unpaid overtime or failure to pay minimum wage. However, while it may seem quite obvious that an employer should be held...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Jun 25, 2017 | Wage & Overtime
Not long ago, the economy was so bad, many people were just happy to have a job. When you are just grateful to be employed, you may overlook certain things: A schedule that conflicts with your family commitments, a lower wage than you are used to making, or...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | Jun 21, 2017 | Wage & Overtime
While there are various types of employment statuses, the two main types are employees and contractors. Understanding that there are differences between these two statuses — and what those differences are — is crucial for workers in order to ensure they...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | May 27, 2017 | Wage & Overtime
Working in excess of 40 hours a week is not something people typically enjoy doing. However, for non-exempt employees across New York, it can be financially rewarding thanks to overtime pay. Eligible employees who work overtime are entitled to receive...
On behalf of Fisher Taubenfeld LLP | May 3, 2017 | Wage & Overtime
A paycheck is one of the most important things in a person’s life. It allows us to support ourselves and our families, and sometimes people have to work in jobs they hate just to make enough to do that. With all this in mind, it seems especially egregious when...
