Your Rights as a Worker in New York

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• You must be paid for every minute you work. Are you getting paid for all your worked time?

• If you work during your break, before your shift, or after you clock out, you must get paid for that worked time.

• You cannot be paid below minimum wage. Has your employer ever paid you less than what the law requires?

• If you work shifts longer than 10 hours, you may be entitled to extra pay. Does this apply to you?

• Sometimes, employers label employees as "managers" to avoid paying hourly wages, even when the employee has no real managerial authority. Is this happening to you?

• If you work FOH, the tip pool is only for you and your FOH colleagues, not for the owner and the kitchen staff. Are you getting all your tips?

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No one can harass you or treat you differently because of who you are

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• No one can harass you or treat you differently because of your beliefs, ethnicity, race, gender, age, legal status, disability, or criminal record. Have you experienced any of these?

• You have the right to a workplace free from harassment and a hostile environment. Have you been harassed at work? Your employer makes you feel uncomfortable?

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You have the right to stand up for yourself

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• You cannot be fired, have your pay cut, or suffer retaliation of any kind for defending your rights. Employers must follow rules about leave, safety, and retaliation. Have you faced retaliation for reporting a problem?

• Your immigration status does not prevent you from seeking justice. Has anyone ever threatened you with deportation or contact immigration authorities because you requested fair pay?

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Do not let time pass by, contact us today for a free initial consultation and let's together seek justice.