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Category Archives: Wage And Hour/Overtime
Are child labor laws changing?
Many New York teenagers have jobs. However, work should not come at the expense of their safety or academic pursuits, which is why labor laws put limits on the types and amount of work minors can do. But could these laws be changing? A troubling…
How does the tip credit affect your wages?
Many restaurant workers, including wait staff, bartenders, captains, and bussing staff, receive tips as part of their compensation. A tip credit or tip allowance allows employers to pay tipped employees a certain amount less than minimum wage, as long as the employees’ tips plus wages…
Supreme Court: High earners can still collect overtime
One issue that people often face when it comes to understanding and protecting their rights in the workplace is oversimplifying certain matters. When workers do this, they could be missing out on money and benefits that an employer could owe them. For instance, a common…
Can Restaurants Pay a Flat Daily or Weekly Rate?
Restaurants have different compensation arrangements with their employees. Many workers are paid on an hourly basis, but some restaurants offer a flat daily or a weekly rate – such as $100 a day or $600 a week. Is it legal for a restaurant to pay…
Proposal aims to establish minimum wage for food deliverers
New Yorkers are used to getting just about anything delivered, from their dinner and wine to clothes and furniture. The demand for delivery workers is as high as ever. In fact, more than 60,000 people work as app-based food deliverers alone. The Department of Consumer…
Salary transparency violations to be aware of
Several recently passed salary transparency rules are now in effect across New York City. Per these laws, employers advertising a job opening must include a good-faith salary range for the position. This measure is an attempt to make it easier for job seekers to make…
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