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Untimely Pay Claims Under New York Labor Law § 191*
Does the New York Labor Law permit manual employees who aren’t paid on time to receive liquidated damages? The First Department answered “yes” in Vega v. CM & Assocs. Constr. Mgmt., LLC, 175 A.D.3d 1144 (1st Dept. 2019). Most courts have followed Vega. Background
Tipped Employees in New York*
Tipped employees in New York may end up receiving less than they’re owed if they don’t understand their legal rights. Here are some things you should know. Is There a Lower Minimum Wage for Tipped Employees? Yes, but only if certain
10 Common Mistakes Employees make when Getting Fired*
“Being unemployed is not just about financial loss, it’s also about loss of self-esteem and identity.” – Unknown Getting fired can be traumatic, especially for those who worked hard and invested time and energy in their careers. It can undermine one’s