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I am a salaried front desk manager in a NY hotel. I work 50 hrs/wk, and do everything. Am I entitled to overtime?
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Answered on November 14, 2013
It is very common for people to be MISclassified as salaried when they are CALLED "managers" but under the legal analysis should be paid on an...
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I just started a new job and signed a contract that I would be getting paid $14 p/h. My employer is now only paying me 14$ for
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Answered on November 14, 2013
Based on what you have written, it appears you may have a viable legal claim. (Of course, I'd want to know more just to be sure.) It is better...
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My company will not pay the first/last .5 hour of the day if it is driving. Is this Legal?
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Answered on October 16, 2013
Interesting issue! The rule is that commute time to and from an office or first work site is NOT compensable under most circumstances, but travel...
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My boss will not give me my last weeks salary i was off the books can i do anything about it?
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Answered on September 24, 2013
I agree. It is illegal for your boss not to pay you your wages regardless of whether you are on or off the books. If your boss is violating that...
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Can employer make employees pay out of their pockets for missing cash, lost sales, being late for work, cleaning work areas?
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Answered on September 22, 2013
Those sound like illegal wage deductions under the NY Labor Law.
New York State overtime laws- I work as a construction superintendent, and am paid an annual salary. is my employer required to
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Answered on September 22, 2013
Cases like yours have to be reviewed case by case. I have represented "foremen" and "project managers" who ARE entitled to overtime. It completely...
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I am employed in NY for an incorporated roofing company as a driver and helper. My employer/owner of company came by our job
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Answered on September 20, 2013
It is illegal in NY to deduct money from your wages as a punishment. Even if you violate a rule, have a shortage in a till, have customers walk...
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I am paid as a 1099 but expected to deduct any break time taken from my time ---like 2 15 minute breaks in 10 hrs.
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Answered on September 13, 2013
Please call me or another attorney who practices of this area of the law to discuss. Very often, employers try to classify workers as 1099...
In NY is it legal for an Employer to dock their employees if they are late, i.e. $5.00/per minute of lateness.
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Answered on September 13, 2013
I agree, no. You should call an attorney experienced in wage & hour law to help you and your workmates. Please feel free to look at my Avvo profile...
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I was working on a large sale that would have given me a 17,500 when I was let go - do I have any recourse?
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Answered on July 18, 2013
Yes, it largely hinges on when the commission is considered "earned".
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