WAGES AND WORK HOURS LAW

New York Lawyers

The New York State and federal wage and hour laws can be complex and tough to understand without the help of an attorney. If you are an undocumented immigrant or citizen they can be even more confusing. 

As of January 1, 2024 the minimum wage was set at $16.00 and 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for overtime (when working more than 40 hours per week). 

Unfortunately, some employers try to find loopholes to avoid paying employees for overtime hours. They might also try to disregard the minimum wage laws, or not give employees all the pay they are entitled to.

Employment Law
Who We Represent in Wage and Hour Law Cases:
  • Restaurant and hospitatlity workers;
  • Carwash employees;
  • Retail employees;
  • Misclassifed non-exempt workers;
  • Commissioned employees;
  • Construction workers;
  • Building superintendents;
  • Severance and contract negotiations;
  • paramedics, emergency medical technicians, ambulance personnel;
  • rescue workers;
  • hazardous materials workers and more.
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Different wage rates may apply depending upon your location in New York. 

For a complete breakdown of New York’s minimum wage overview, visit the Department of Labor website here: DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: MINIMUM WAGE NEW YORK