Is the gender wage gap closing? According to the Pew Research Center, women earned, on average, 82 cents for every dollar men made in 2022. While strides have been made, challenges persist, impacting women’s ability to secure fair compensation in the workplace....
Wage And Hour/Overtime
Wage theft now a form of larceny in New York
Stealing or wrongfully withholding wages from employees is wrong and illegal, yet remains a persistent form of worker exploitation. Wage theft in New York accounts for nearly $1 billion in lost wages each year. Oftentimes it is perpetrated against some of the most...
Higher pay coming to app-based food delivery workers in NYC
Food delivery is ubiquitous in New York City. With an estimated 65,000 app-based delivery workers (or “deliveristas”) here, the industry plays a critical role in residents' daily lives. But up until recently, these workers struggled to earn a living wage. That is now...
Wage theft: Why is it so difficult to get paid?
Wage theft is a serious issue that affects far too many workers., When unscrupulous employers cut corners and sidestep payment obligations, they cause a tremendous financial toll on employees. Even when the Department of Labor (DOL) orders employers to compensate...
Are You the Victim of Wage Theft?
Every worker deserves full and fair compensation for their work, but unfortunately not every worker receives it. Whether due to innocent mistakes or illegal conduct by employers, too many people in New York are underpaid or not paid at all. Which industries are prone...
Is my employer stealing from me?
Everyone looks forward to payday, no matter how much you’re earning. However, you may not be getting everything you deserve if your employer wrongfully withholds wages. Below are some red flags that could indicate your check may not reflect your total rightful...
Are child labor laws changing?
Many New York teenagers have jobs. However, work should not come at the expense of their safety or academic pursuits, which is why labor laws put limits on the types and amount of work minors can do. But could these laws be changing? A troubling trend emerging? In...
How does the tip credit affect your wages?
Many restaurant workers, including wait staff, bartenders, captains, and bussing staff, receive tips as part of their compensation. A tip credit or tip allowance allows employers to pay tipped employees a certain amount less than minimum wage, as long as the...
Supreme Court: High earners can still collect overtime
One issue that people often face when it comes to understanding and protecting their rights in the workplace is oversimplifying certain matters. When workers do this, they could be missing out on money and benefits that an employer could owe them. For instance, a...
Is it OK for a restaurant to pay workers a daily or weekly rate?
Restaurants have different compensation arrangements with their employees. Many workers are paid on an hourly basis, but some restaurants offer a flat daily or a weekly rate – such as $100 a day or $600 a week. Is it legal for a restaurant to pay you this way? The...