The New York 10-Hour Rule is a crucial aspect of labor law, governing how long employees can be required to work in New York and under what conditions. If you're an employee in New York, you might wonder how this rule impacts your work schedule and rights.
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Orlando Pizza Franchise Failed to Pay Tipped Servers Overtime and Direct Cash Wages
In a recent case, an Orlando-based pizza franchise was found in violation of federal wage and hour laws. This case, involving servers who were denied proper overtime pay and compensated only with tips, highlights critical issues in employment law. The operator of this franchise has been ordered to pay substantial back...
Retail Workers Fit Under New York’s Definition of Manual Worker and Are Entitled to Weekly Pay
In New York, a recent shift in the interpretation of labor laws has brought significant changes for retail workers. The state's labor code, which mandates weekly payments for manual workers, now encompasses a broader range of job roles than ever before. This expansion means that many employees in retail settings,...
NY Labor Law Allows Cases Over Late Payments, Says Judge
A recent judicial decision has marked a significant development in New York's employment law concerning late wage payments. This ruling opens the door for employees to hire their own lawyers to seek legal recourse when their paychecks are not provided in a timely manner. For employers, this serves as a critical...
California-Based Community Hospice Faces $5 Million Wage Lawsuit
The Covid-19 pandemic served as a stark reminder of how being sick can turn a person’s world upside down. California’s sick pay law attempts to mitigate this problem by protecting employees who are unable to work due to illness. Now, a lawsuit against a hospice provider is putting that law to the...
Arizona Plastering Company Ordered to Pay Employees Over $700K in Back Wages and Damages
A Glendale, Arizona plastering business has been ordered to pay more than $700,000 in back wages and damages to 470 employees. The order stems from a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigation into the company’s piece-rate pay practices. It’s a case that demonstrates the lengths that many employers will go...
$380K in Back Wages, Damages Recovered for 126 North Carolina Workers
Two North Carolina home care employers failed to pay their employees the correct amount of overtime. Now, those businesses have been held accountable for back wages and damages in excess of $380,000. The Department of Labor (DOL) investigation and subsequent decision is another sad chapter in the ongoing story of...
Illinois Home Healthcare Provider Ordered to Pay $1.1M in Back Wages
Many workers are unfortunately denied their hard-earned money because their employers fail to pay them for all hours worked. This was the case recently with a home healthcare provider in Illinois. The employer was ordered to pay over $1.1 million in back wages and damages because it did not compensate...
Los Angeles Retail Businesses Must Comply with New Fair Work Week Ordinance
As of April 1, 2023, Los Angeles retail businesses (including franchises) that employ at least 300 people will need to comply with a recently passed Fair Work Week Ordinance. The city joins other places across the country that have enacted similar laws aimed at providing fair notice to employees of their...
Study Claims Workers Are Owed $3.6 Billion in Unpaid Overtime
When employers cheat their employees out of their hard-earned money, the dollars add up. A recent study confirmed this by finding that workers in North Carolina alone are owed over $3.6 billion in unpaid overtime. There are a number of reasons employers engage in wage theft, and the practice is prevalent...
