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...
Wage And Hour/Overtime
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...
Proposal aims to establish minimum wage for food deliverers
New Yorkers are used to getting just about anything delivered, from their dinner and wine to clothes and furniture. The demand for delivery workers is as high as ever. In fact, more than 60,000 people work as app-based food deliverers alone. The Department of Consumer...
Salary transparency violations to be aware of
Several recently passed salary transparency rules are now in effect across New York City. Per these laws, employers advertising a job opening must include a good-faith salary range for the position. This measure is an attempt to make it easier for job seekers to make...
Four unfair or deceptive employment issues facing gig workers in New York
Gig work is an activity in which people earn income providing on demand work, often through the use of digital platforms such as mobile applications. This type of work is an increasingly valuable component of the U.S. economy, and a Federal Reserve report states that...
Burlington Coat Factory reaches $11 million settlement on unpaid overtime claims
The company was sued in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey for allegedly misclassifying assistant store managers as “exempt” employees, making them ineligible for overtime pay despite having to perform manual labor. The lawsuit involves a...
FAA extends rest periods for flight attendants
Countless people in New York work more than 40 hours a week or outside the conventional 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule. Non-traditional schedules can be exhausting and, in some cases, illegal. Rest break rules If you work certain jobs, you may be entitled to rest periods...
Can my employer make deductions from my paycheck?
The short answer to this question is yes. Employers in New York can deduct money from your paycheck, but only for specific purposes under limited circumstances. Improper deductions from your paycheck, whether intentional or not, can add up quickly and cost you a lot...
Your child’s rights at a summer job
If you have a child with a summer job, it is essential to know that they have rights regarding wages and hours, just like adult workers. If their employer violates these rights, you should know what you can do to protect your child, their paychecks and their job....
