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New York Employee Protection: Wage and Hour Law

New Yorkers are entitled to fair pay and transparency at work.

When hired, you’re entitled to a wage notice which details your pay rate (how much you’ll be paid). In addition, you’re entitled to a wage statement (or pay stub) every payday. Under fair labor laws you are also entitled to a timely paycheck (biweekly, or weekly for manual laborers), minimum wage for all hours (even if not clocked in), and overtime pay for any week you work over 40-hours, unless exempt.

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Wage Transparency

Written Wage Notice When Hired
Your Rights in Detail

A Written Wage Notice Must Include:

  • your pay rate
  • how you are paid (hourly, by shift, day, week, commission, etc.); and
  • your regular payday.

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Required Wage Statement (Pay Stub)
Your Rights in Detail

Wage Statement (Pay Stub) Must:

  • be provided to you each payday
  • include the dates covered by that pay period
  • show the hours worked, rates of pay (including overtime)
  • include your gross and net wages; and
  • include all deductions.

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Wage Protection

Unpaid Overtime
Your Rights In Detail
  • Overtime must be pain on the next payroll.
  • All hourly workers and most salaried workers are entitled to overtime pay, unless exempt.
  • You must be paid for all time, including when you are at work or on call, even if not “clocked in.”
  • You must be paid for required training.
  • Salaried employees with fancy job titles are entitled to overtime pay (account executive, manager, etc.); and
  • Tow truck drivers in NY are entitled to overtime pay.

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Withheld Wages
Your Rights in Detail
  • Your employer may not withhold the last paycheck (or any paycheck).
  • You must be paid without any deduction for unsatisfactory work, damaged property, etc.
  • All commissions and other incentives must be paid timely; and
  • All expense reimbursement must be paid.

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Weekly Pay for Manual Labor Workers
Your Rights in Detail
  • Biweekly payroll is illegal in NY if at least 25% of your job is manual labor
  • Manual laborers must be paid weekly

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Minimum Wage
Your Rights in Detail
  • You’re entitled to at least minimum wage for all time you are working, getting ready at work, or on call — even if not “clocked in.”

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New York Wage & Hour


Wages Transparency

Your employer is required by law to notify you and keep you informed about your hours and wages working for them.

Employee Wages Protection

Your current job or previous employer is required by law to pay you for the hours you worked. When they break the Law, WeSueThem at No Cost to You! We use decades of legal experience to enforce your rights in court and make your employer pay!

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