Brooklyn Wage & Hour Theft Attorney

As a hard worker, you reasonably expect to be paid for the work you do based on the hourly rate you agreed to when you accepted the job. You don’t expect to be taken advantage of by your employer, who is trying to cheat you out of your fair wages.

If you suspect your employer is violating wage or hour laws, Naidich Law can help. Our Brooklyn wage and hour theft attorney can review your claim and explain your legal rights during a free 30-minute consultation. Contact us today to learn more.

Wage and Hour Laws

The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes the minimum wage, overtime pay rates, youth working standards, and employer recordkeeping requirements. The main rules concerning wages and hours include:

• Minimum wage – The federal minimum wage is set at a dismal $7.25/hour. Most states realize this is not a livable wage and have established their own minimum wage rates. New York City has a minimum wage of $16/hour, while most other parts of the state currently have a minimum wage of $15/hour. Our state also sets the amount for tip credits for workers who receive tips. When state and federal minimum wage rates are in conflict, the employer has to use the higher rate.
• Overtime pay – Overtime pay requires your employer to pay you for time and a half for any hours you work over 40 hours in a workweek unless you are classified as exempt. A workweek is any fixed and regularly recurring period of 168 hours or seven consecutive 24-hour days.
• Hours worked – The FLSA defines hours that an employee works and should be paid for, including on-duty and break time, when applicable.
• Recordkeeping requirements – Employers must keep adequate records to track employee’s time and pay.

If you believe your workplace may have violated these rules, contact Naidich Law today to learn about your rights for making a wage and hour claim.

Common Wage and Hour Claims

Wage and hour claims can take many forms. Some of the most common types of wage and hour claims include:

• An employer failed to pay employees the minimum wage.
• An employer did not pay time and a half for overtime work.
• An employer required an employee to work during their unpaid lunch.
• An employer required employees to work off the clock.
• An employer required an employee to be “on call” and didn’t pay for this time.
• An employer refused to pay an employee for travel time to get to another destination.
• An employer refused to pay employees for time dressing in their uniform or putting on required safety gear.

You have rights, and Naidich Law is here to protect them. Contact us today to learn more about how our Brooklyn wage and hour theft attorney can help.

Take Advantage of a Free 30-Minute Consultation

At Naidich Law, we know that going up against your employer can be intimidating. You might even be afraid of retaliation. Zachary Naidich is an experienced litigator who isn’t afraid to hold employers accountable for their bad and/or illegal conduct. He can demand the compensation you deserve and safeguard your legal rights. He prides himself on providing the same exceptional legal representation and services generally only corporate clients or high net-worth individuals can secure. Learn more about how he can help when you call for your free case review.