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...
Unpaid Wages
Is your paycheck accurate?
Wage theft is a serious issue that affects millions of New Yorkers every year. If you suspect your employer is illegally withholding wages from you, your paycheck and pay stub are good places to start. What to look for New York laws require employers to provide pay...
Who is liable when subcontractors do not pay their employees?
Wage theft and other violations are real problems for workers across New York. Too many people are underpaid or unpaid. Many of these people work for subcontractors. If you work for a subcontractor who has not paid you correctly, you should know that new legislation...
New decision allows transportation employers to enforce arbitration
As a truck driver or transportation employee under contract, it is important to understand how you can legally challenge or fight for your rights - especially when it comes to seeking fair pay. Keeping up with state and federal laws, as well as court decisions...
What can workers do when their paychecks are delayed?
Most likely, there's been Most likely, there's been at least one point where you weren't certain your paycheck was going to make it to the bank before the bill collectors tried to tap into those funds. In fact, it's not uncommon for people to face this anxiety on a...
Wage theft by employers costs workers millions each year
It can seem minor at the time. Maybe your employer insists you do prep work off the clock. Perhaps you're told you're not eligible for overtime pay, even though you worked more than 40 hours that week. Or maybe a new manager took over and now your share of the tips...
New York employees file class action lawsuit against fast-food restaurant for time-shaving
Pret A Manger is a UK-based fast food chain with locations in New York. The restaurant sells organic coffee, sandwiches, salads, soups, and other lunch items. Pret's U.S. website highlights the company's charity work. But its treatment of employees is being...
Should employers use arbitration agreements?
There remains confusion regarding whether employers should have mandatory arbitration clauses in employment contracts. On its face, arbitration agreements seem to be a win for employers. It allows employers to avoid costly class-action lawsuits from employees filing...
DOL seeks rapid enforcement action against repeat wage offender
What would you do if your payroll checks bounced? Or if you were paid in cash, but less than you were owed? What if you complained about your wages, and your boss threatened you with a gun? Allegations like these can put your employer at risk of a major enforcement...
Case Update: Dairy Drivers Settle Overtime Lawsuit
Here is an update on another case we've been following, which we originally wrote about nearly a year ago in a post entitled The power of punctuation: Commas, business contracts and the law. In March 2017, the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a group of dairy...
