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...
Wage & Overtime
Home care workers fight for fair wages
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...
Wage violations negatively impact those who work hard
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...
Violations of wage and house laws may lead to New York lawsuits
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...
Wage and hour law violations may hinder New York workers
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...
Wage theft hurts workers, even when it is ‘inadvertent’
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...
Is your employer stealing from you?
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...
Am I an employee or independent contractor? Why does it matter?
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 are properly...
What do I do if my employer hasn’t paid me 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...
Where can I look for signs and evidence of wage theft?
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 an...
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