It sounds like they violated many provisions of the FLSA, NYLL, and supporting state and federal regulations. You are probably owed a lot of money...

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Social media entries, WhatsApp chats, and photos can be used as evidence depending upon the specific circumstances. I'm not sure I understand the...

It certainly sounds like you are owed both compensatory and liquidated damages for unpaid overtime. You should contact an experienced...

The duty to pay overtime wages isn't triggered by working on particular days, it's based on the number of hours you work per week. Any worker who...

Theoretically they can file her for her personality, in the sense that firing someone because you don't like him or her is not unlawful in and of...

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He probably owes you your unpaid wages, as well as liquidated damages in an amount equal to the unpaid wages. He may also owe you additional...

There's no way to provide an answer to that question based on the limited information available in this public forum. One thing to keep in mind...

It certainly sounds like it would be worth your time to have a consultation with an employment/labor attorney.

I doubt it. The boat captain obviously can't control the weather, and reasonable people know that if you go on a boat, you might get seasick.