At Lipsky Lowe LLP, we fight for workers who’ve been denied their rightful wages and benefits. New York has some of the strongest worker protection laws in the nation – if your employer is withholding pay or benefits you’ve earned, you may have a legal claim.
Common Wage Violations We Handle
1. Unpaid Overtime
✔ NY requires 1.5x pay for hours over 40/week
✔ Some employees misclassified as “exempt”
✔ Off-the-clock work violations
2. Minimum Wage Violations
✔ NYC: $16/hour (as of 2024)
✔ Fast food: $20/hour
✔ Tipped workers must make minimum wage after tips
3. Illegal Deductions
✔ Unauthorized paycheck deductions
✔ “Breakage” deductions for restaurant workers
✔ Uniform or equipment costs that bring pay below minimum wage
4. Withheld Final Paychecks
✔ Must be paid by next regular payday
✔ Includes all earned commissions/bonuses
Benefit Violations That Are Illegal
1. Denied Meal/Rest Breaks
✔ 30-minute lunch break for shifts over 6 hours
✔ Additional breaks for nursing mothers
2. Stolen Tips
✔ Tip pooling violations
✔ Manager/owner tip sharing
✔ Credit card tip withholding
3. Denied Sick Leave
✔ NYC: Up to 56 hours paid sick leave
✔ NYS: Up to 40 hours paid leave
4. Miscalculated Commissions
✔ Must be paid per agreement
✔ Cannot be arbitrarily reduced
How We Prove Wage Theft Cases
Our attorneys gather:
📌 Pay stubs and time records
📌 Employee handbooks/policies
📌 Coworker testimony
📌 Electronic time clock data
📌 Communications about pay
What Your Case Might Be Worth
Successful claims can recover:
💰 2-3 years of back wages
💸 Liquidated damages (equal to unpaid wages)
⚖ Attorney’s fees paid by employer
🔍 Possible criminal penalties for employer
Take Action Against Wage Theft
- Document Everything: Save pay stubs, schedules, communications
- File a Complaint: With NY DOL (3-year deadline) or federal DOL (2 years)
- Consult Our Attorneys: Before confronting your employer
Why Choose Lipsky Lowe LLP?
✔ 30+ years combined wage theft experience
✔ Recovered millions for NYC workers
✔ No fees unless we win your case
✔ Fluent in Spanish and Russian
“After my restaurant withheld $8,000 in tips, Lipsky Lowe recovered every dollar plus penalties.” – Maria R., former server
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Suffering wage theft in NYC? Our employment attorneys recover unpaid overtime, tips, and benefits. Free case review: (212) 815-8500.
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📞 Call (212) 815-8500
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