Wage and Hour Claims Attorneys in New York
For experienced representation in wage and hour claims, turn to our legal team at Raff & Becker, LLP. Our attorneys have over 40 years of experience providing employment law representation to employees that are dealing with issues that affect their futures.
Federal and New York State laws require employers to pay their employee a minimum wage, overtime pay and prevailing wage rates (for work performed on public works or government funded projects). These laws also give employees the right to lunch breaks and other types of breaks during their work schedules.
New York State also entitles employees to certain compensation, such as spread of hours pay (for employees working more than 10 hours in a day), restrictions on tip sharing in the restaurant industry, and the manner in which employers pay employees. In addition, employers are prohibited from making certain deductions from the wages of its employees. For example, if an employee accidentally breaks something on the job, the employer cannot just deduct the replacement cost from the employee's next pay check.
Moreover, the Wage Theft Prevention Act requires employers to provide employees with a comprehensive description of their rates of pay; overtime pay rates; designated payday; any allowances claimed against minimum wage by the employer, such as tips or meal allowances, and the basis of wage payment -- whether hourly, daily, weekly, biweekly, piece rate, commission, etc. -- and other pay information.
If you believe that your employer has violated your rights, contact the attorneys of Raff & Becker, LLP. Likewise, if you co-workers' rights have been violated in addition to yours, we are able to represent all of you as group in your case.
Contact our New York wage and hour attorneys at Raff & Becker, LLP today to discuss your case. We can assist you in standing up to your employer to ensure you are being paid the proper wages.
