Category Archives: Wage Violation
NYC App-Based Delivery Drivers and Uber/Lyft Drivers Minimum Wage Laws
New York City established a minimum wage pay-rate for app-based delivery workers that went into effect July 12, 2023. Starting July 12, 2023 New York City’s app-based delivery workers must be paid at least $17.96 an hour, not including tips. NYC has approximately 60,000 app-based delivery workers operating in the city. If you’ve been… Read More »
Tip Pool Rules for the Hospitality Industry in New York City
What are the laws on tip pools for the hospitality industry in New York? The laws on tip pools for the hospitality industry in New York City are that the employer nor management is allowed to keep any portion of the tips and the distribution must follow specific rules. Are Tip Pools arrangements Legal… Read More »
Wage Violations & Remedies In New York Law
Happily for workers (and perhaps, unhappily for some employers), New York has some of the strictest labor laws in the United States. While even large companies may make errors or overlook things, the New York legislature has enumerated clear penalties for corporations that act inappropriately, especially in the realm of wage and hour violations…. Read More »
Is My Severance Agreement Equitable?
Severance is a package of pay and/or benefits that is given to an employee upon the conclusion of their employment. While not every employee is entitled to severance, many New York employers do grant it on a voluntary basis, especially to executives or workers with seniority. As of this writing, New York state law… Read More »
New York Wage & Hour Claims
A wage & hour claim is a lawsuit regarding an employee’s compensation, and the work they must perform for that compensation. Wage theft is a common issue for workers, particularly those who are paid by the hour; the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) estimates that over $3 billion in “stolen” wages was recovered and repaid… Read More »
Modifications Made To New York’s Laws Against Wage Theft
A report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) estimates that over $3 billion in wage theft was recovered from employers between 2017 and 2020, but this is only the tip of the iceberg; many workers do not report wage theft for a variety of reasons. New York has been a leader in safeguarding workers… Read More »
