Long Island Wage & Hour Victims Lawyers

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.