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Category Archives: Wage and Hour
What Rules Does New York Labor Law Have For Meal Breaks?
Meal Break Guidelines Based on NY Labor Law As an employer, you should know that certain rules exist under New York Labor Law regarding employee meal breaks. Here are a few frequently asked questions about meal breaks: How long must … Continue reading
Are You Opening a New Restaurant?
Legal Concerns for New York Restaurant Owners If you’re opening a new restaurant in New York City or the surrounding area, there are certain legal requirements you must put in place. You will need to choose a business entity and … Continue reading
Wage and Hour: What Is a DOL Opinion Letter?
Can a DOL Opinion Letter Help an Employer with a Wage & Hour Dispute? A Department of Labor (DOL) opinion letter is a letter issued by the Administrator that can address fact-specific questions related to federal wage and hour laws. … Continue reading
Wage and Hour Investigations: What You Should Know About Them
Facing investigation by the New York Department of Labor for alleged unpaid wages is a serious matter. How you handle the investigation can often determine the outcome, and it is wise to retain an experienced employment law defense attorney from … Continue reading
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What Are Wage Theft Lawsuits in the Restaurant Industry?
A number of wage theft lawsuits and settlements have been occurring during the past five years. However, they haven’t received as much media attention as restaurant workers’ fight for higher minimum wages. As a restaurant owner, you should be aware … Continue reading
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Implications of the Recent Retail Wage Increases
Recently, Wal-Mart announced its decision to raise the base wage of its employees. Wal-Mart plans to increase wages for close to 40 percent of its workforce. As of April, workers will earn at least nine dollars an hour, which is … Continue reading
Know and Follow the Regulations for Tip Pools
In the restaurant business and hospitality industry in general, employees who provide services, such as servers, hosting staff, bartenders and bus persons typically receive tips from customers. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FSLA), which is a federal law, tipped … Continue reading
How Do 2015 Minimum Wage Increases Affect NY Restaurants?
Minimum wage increases took effect on December 31, 2014, raising the New York minimum wage from $8.00 to $8.75 per hour for employees who work based on hourly wages. By the way, another minimum wage increase also occurs approximately a … Continue reading
Wage and Hour Regulation Pitfalls
Business owners can get themselves into trouble when not understanding wage and hours laws. What appears to be a bright idea that cuts corners and saves money is sometimes a violation that leads to costly consequences. The Fair Labor Standards … Continue reading
The Annual Pay Notice Requirement of the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act Could Be Close to Ending
After the Wage Theft Prevention Act went into effect, restaurant owners and other types of business owners became burdened with paperwork as they complied with annual requirements. They had to provide wage notices to all employees by February 1 of … Continue reading
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