For too many employers in New York, violating wage and hour laws is a way of doing business. In order to minimize expenses and maximize their profits, these employers cut corners and blatantly ignore federal and New York state laws regarding minimum wage, overtime and other pay issues.
At the New York law firm of Xue & Associates, P.C., our attorneys are committed to protecting employees' rights in wage and hour litigation and class-action litigation arising from wage and hour violations. We represent employees in all five New York City boroughs, as well as in New Jersey.
Wage And Hour Dispute Attorney
The most common wage and hour problems we see are overtime pay violations and employees being incorrectly classified as exempt or as independent contractors so the employer can avoid paying overtime or other benefits.
Both the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and New York law have set their own minimum wage. Certain occupations and employees are paid a reduced minimum wage pursuant to New York and federal minimum wage regulations, including tipped workers. However, the employer must strictly comply with many preconditions.
Postponing action may limit or even eliminate your options. There are deadlines and timetables for pursuing overtime claims, so contact our experienced attorneys today.
Simply stated, if you have worked more than 40 hours in any week without receiving overtime pay at time and one-half for each additional hour worked, you may be eligible for compensation, including liquidated or double damages for violations. Violations that may break federal and state overtime regulations include:
- Off-the-clock work
- Misclassification of job position as exempt from overtime
- Failure to pay for at-home work, on-call time or short daytime breaks
- Failure to pay due to lack of permission to work overtime
- Averaging hours over two work weeks
- Comp time instead of overtime pay
If you are owed overtime pay, you may be entitled to more than just reimbursement for back wages for the overtime you are owed. You may also be entitled to recover additional double damages or liquidated damages under federal and state law. You may also be entitled to recover attorney's fees and costs.
If your employer is denying you overtime pay or is paying you less than the amount of overtime pay you are owed, call 212-219-2275 or use the contact form on this website to schedule a free consultation with an experienced labor and employment law lawyer.
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