Long Island Wage & Hour Victims Lawyers
Wage & Hour
Our Experienced Lawyers Are Here To Help You Get The Money You Deserve
Working is a wonderful thing. Having work–especially work that’s enjoyable–can provide a sense of purpose and intellectual stimulation. And of course, having work means earning a wage, something that’s essential to be able to pay for one’s numerous costs of living and other expenditures. What can be incredibly frustrating for an employee, then, is being a victim of a wage and hour violation. If you have been denied wages that you’re owed or have otherwise had your rights as an employee infringed upon, our Long Island wage and hour violation lawyers at the office of Ricotta & Marks, P.C. are here to support you. Call our law firm directly today for your free consultation.
Queens and Long Island
Labor Employment Lawyers in Queens and Long Island
Advocating on Behalf of
Employees
At Ricotta & Marks, P.C., we represent employees in a broad spectrum of legal matters, including:
Harassment
Employee Discrimination
Wage & Hour Disputes
Education Law
At Ricotta & Marks, P.C., employment law is our sole focus. We have represented teachers facing a broad spectrum of legal issues and we are committed to protecting teachers’ rights. To learn more, please do not hesitate to contact us and schedule a free initial and confidential consultation at our Queens or Long Island offices today.
Wrongful Termination
Sometimes these “Jekyll and Hyde” switches occur because a superior learned something about a subordinate that then caused him or her to have a negative bias, like the employee was of a certain religion or sexual orientation. Sometimes the reason is more obvious, like a bias against people of a certain race, being male or female, a woman becoming pregnant or people with disabilities.
Other Employment Law Issues
Types of Wage and Hour Cases We Work On
Our lawyers work on numerous wage and hour case types, as well various cases involving employees’ rights. Consider the following common types of wage and hour cases we take on, and call us for information that’s specific to your case–
- Unpaid overtime violations. When certain employees work over 40 hours a week (or over 44 hours in some cases), they are entitled to overtime pay. The rate of overtime is either 1.5 times the employee’s normal hourly wage, or 1.5 times the minimum wage of the state of New York, depending on the employee’s classification. While it is true that some employees are exempt from overtime pay, most employees should be compensated for hours worked over 40.
- Minimum wage violations. The minimum wage in Long Island is above the federal minimum age, which is only $7.25 per hour. In Long Island and Westchester, NY, the minimum wage will be set at $15/hour for 2021. If an employee is being paid less than the minimum wage, their rights may be being violated and they may be entitled to compensation. It’s important to consult with an attorney.
- Tipped employee violations. The rules regarding tipped employees in our state can be challenging to navigate. According to a fact sheet published by the New York Department of Labor, the minimum wage for tipped food service workers in Long Island is $9.35 in cash wages + $4.65 in tip credits for a minimum wage of $14/hour. For tipped service employees, the minimum wage is $11.65 in cash wages and $2.35 in tip credit for a total of $14/hour. Tipped employees’ rights are being violated if, between wages and tipped earnings, they earn less than the minimum wage.
- Unpaid wage violations. Perhaps even worse than the violations above, which may happen without an employer’s intent, is simply withholding wages. An employer may withhold wages in retaliation, because of payroll errors, or other reasons. In any case, an employee has the right to seek unpaid wages, and should retail legal help to do so.
Call Our Long Island Wage and Hour Victims Lawyers Today
If you are a victim of a wage and hour violation, you have legal rights. Call our Long Island wage and hour victims lawyers directly today at 347-464-8694 for a free consultation and an overview of your rights and options. We have the experience you’re looking for and truly care about our clients.