The FLSA and the portal to portal act should be your areas of focus. This can require some real analysis of the facts. If you are serious, and...

Are you being paid for the time? Has this policy been applied fairly across the board to others?

I am not a NY lawyer, but your fact pattern is not completely uncommon. False imprisonment is the general tort you would be seeking to persue.

I believe you will need to post more information and particulars in regards to the type of business and what exactly took place here.

If the employer is directing you to do work, and it sure sounds like they are, you need to be paid for that time. Many of us have filed hundreds of...

I would begin by telling you that you need to sort out whether the deductions are dropping you below the minimum wage. That should probably be...

I would add that there are religious exemptions that appear to be well grounded. How it all works out, has yet to be seen.

It might be a good idea for you to provide further particulars about the nature of the work.

The attorney above is correct. You may have recourse, but it is extremely unlikely that anyone would take this case on other than an hourly basis.

You can dispute any consumer related debt under 559.72. Cell phone bills/medical bills and so on and so forth. There is a civil remedy...