Is it legal for a catering hall to avoid paying me overtime because i work in different locations they own?

No sirree. This is, unfortunately, a relatively common way employers try to avoid paying overtime. They're not as clever as they think they are....

It is true that if you are required to work this extra time then you must be paid for it. One thing I wonder when I hear things like this is...

How would i go about getting money owed to me by a previous employer....

This job was in NY right? If so you have some good options available. The employer has to pay you, and you may be entitled to other penalties as...

If a former employer owes you and several others unpaid wages, can an employer "fight back" if it's made public, or if sued?

If the company does have a keg to stand on, be sure you're invited to the party. Just kidding. Under state and federal law, there are protections...

Employment overtime issue. I worked for a hotel for almost 18 months. Shift varies 7/3,3/11 or 11 to 7. However, almost always

Your situation is not uncommon to those of us who practice in this area of the law! We call it "off the clock" work and it's how the company takes...

Lunch break NY employment question

Sounds like cause for celebration to me! Sounds to me like you get to take a full hour of lunch but that they just pay you for it as a benefit. ...

I am being refused payment of my services for working 10 hr day on a construction crew. I was also refused the proper paperwork

You are not alone in experiencing this kind of treatment in the construction industry. The good news is, very often there is action that can be...

Can insurance/FSA/etc. deductions be front-loaded by the company?

Great question! There are several overlapping laws that apply to salespeople in particular so it's important to parse it out with someone who...

Am I able to sue for unpaid wages?

You might! I agree with my colleagues that your description raises a lot of questions, but from what you are saying you are at least peaking my...

Is it possible for and employer to embezzle from and employee?

Are you in sales? There are about 4 different overlapping laws related to salespeople's compensation in NY. The good news is, most of them have...