What can I do legally; my employer refuses to put me on payroll by refusing my w4 form/pays $8.00/hr off books New York
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Answered on January 06, 2022
It sounds like you are owed a good deal of money - probably twice the underpayment, plus statutory fines. The law is very strict on these issues,...
Do I have to wait on my manager to tell me when to clock out?
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Answered on January 05, 2022
The key question is whether your employee is paying you for your waiting-around time. If you have to sit there for 10 minutes after you're done...
Is it legal for my employer to repeatedly make sexual comments to me?
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Answered on December 16, 2021
What you are describing sounds like sexual harassment. You should contact an experienced labor/employment attorney or file a claim with the EEOC.
Am I an employee or an independent contractor?
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Answered on November 29, 2021
There's no way to give a definitive answer to this question without considering all of the factors governing whether an individual is an employee...
I was working off the books and my employer said they would pay me but never did what can i do ?
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Answered on November 29, 2021
Contact an experienced labor/employment attorney. Your employer needs to pay you for your work. If he doesn't he'll probably owe you twice the...
I reported my job. I mentioned sexual harassment, not the main point of the letter. How can I stay anonymous?
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Answered on November 22, 2021
What do you mean by he cheats your paycheck? Federal and NY State laws are very strict when it comes to employers' obligations to pay their...
Can I sue my employer for paying me under the table and wrongful termination?
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Answered on November 15, 2021
In NY your employer can fire you for almost any reason unless you have a contract or union agreement saying otherwise. There are some prohibited...
Can an employer change your hours clocked?
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Answered on October 28, 2021
You are owed overtime for any work you perform over 40 hours per work unless you are exempt. Being paid a salary DOES NOT mean you are exempt,...
Can i sue my manager?
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Answered on October 18, 2021
Generally, managers shouldn't take tips.
Would I have to go in for my last check?
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Answered on October 18, 2021
You're describing a lot of unlawful behavior. He probably owes you for all the time you worked but he claimed you didn't, regardless of what you...