Wage Theft

For businesses that hire hourly workers, staff costs are often the most unpredictable operating expense. Companies try to prevent these costs from derailing the company budget and eating into profits by estimating how much help they will need on certain days and...

Wage theft is a major issue because employees often feel like they don’t know how to put a stop to it. They may feel like something is wrong, but they don’t want to “rock the boat” or lose their job. They know how hard it is to land a job, so they just let their...

New York passed legislation at the end of last year to reduce wage theft and increase wage equality. Due to come into place from the beginning of next year it is of particular relevance to restaurant workers. For years, employers have been allowed to pay workers a...

Many individuals with disabilities struggle to find jobs and hold jobs more often than able-bodied people. As a result, they may try to keep any job they come across, even if they are not treated as fairly as others. Still, when disabled workers believe that they have...

Most people want to find a way to make an honest living. Unfortunately, even if the workers themselves are honest, they may not have the ability to live as they like because their employers are dishonest. Some unscrupulous individuals may commit wage theft, and people...

Workers can face a range of negative repercussions if they do not receive the compensation they are owed for their services. Unfortunately, many people feel afraid to confront their employers over serious issues like wage theft due to potential retaliation, but...

Some people do not particularly enjoy their jobs, but they do appreciate the income they are able to generate. Of course, many New York workers and those across the country often feel that their wages are in the hands of their employers. So even in cases where...

Workers often face a number of difficult situations at their places of employment. Some of those issues may involve customers, co-workers or management. In cases where management is involved, employees may suffer due to mistreatment and violations of their rights. In...

Many people have various goals in life. For numerous individuals in New York and across the world, having a job that provides a stable income is one of those goals. Some people may feel grateful for the employment they obtain, but they may also be taken advantage...

There are many industries that rely on seasonal workers when their operations are more heavily underway. Many agricultural-based companies hire more workers during harvesting times or other particular seasons, and these workers can play a vital role in ensuring that...