When you get a job, even if you enjoy it, you work for a paycheck. In New York, you are protected by minimum wage standards. This is a state and federal requirement that cannot meet exceptions. You may be entitled to legal action or compensation if your employer is not paying this legally mandated minimum….
Read MoreRunning a business is not easy. On top of daily operations tasks, you also need to ensure your administrative responsibilities are taken care of. When hiring employees, classifying them correctly is crucial if you hope to avoid sanctions and other penalties. Classifying your employees correctly from the start is crucial to ensure you are in…
Read MoreThe laws in New York are clear. A person who works more than the set number of normal hours per week is entitled to additional compensation through overtime pay. In some situations, not paying that overtime can lead to wage theft, meaning the employer was not paying employees the fair compensation owed. Consider the role…
Read MoreEmployees have the right to clear and transparent wages. In situations where you feel you were not paid as you should, it is your right to ask for clarification and seek legal action if you need to do so. Proving wage and hour violations in New York can seem challenging if you do not have…
Read MoreUnpaid wages occur daily, but thankfully, New York has laws to provide additional protections for its workers and procedures to help them reclaim these wages. At Gattuso and Ciotoli PLLC, we believe you deserve to be paid for your work and will fight for your rights to receive that compensation. If you have wages withheld…
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