Fighting for Fair Pay: Overtime Violations in New York
Are You Working in New York and Not Being Paid Overtime?
We Can Help.
If you work more than 40 hours in a week, you may be legally entitled to overtime pay — time and a half your regular rate. Unfortunately, many New York employers fail to pay workers the overtime they have earned.
That’s illegal. We believe that every worker deserves to be paid fairly for their labor. Whether you work in a restaurant, on a construction site, your time and effort matter. We are here to make sure your employer follows the law and respects your rights.
Our Mission
Common Violations We See
Paying straight time instead of time-and-a-half for overtime hours
Paying cash off the books to hide overtime
Misclassifying employees as “independent contractors”
Not including all hours worked (prep time, cleanup, travel time)
Forcing employees to work through breaks or after clocking out
FAQs
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Yes. One of the most common misconceptions is that undocumented workers cannot file wage and hour claims. That is false. Under New York and federal labor laws, all workers have the right to be paid fairly — regardless of immigration status.
Courts have repeatedly confirmed that your right to be paid minimum wage and overtime does not depend on whether you have papers. You do not need a work permit, green card, or Social Security number to enforce your rights. In fact, it is illegal for an employer to use your immigration status to avoid paying you what you earned. Our firm knows how to protect workers in these situations — confidentially and effectively.
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We Represent:
Restaurant workers
Construction laborers
Cleaners and janitors
Home health aides
Factory and warehouse employees
Delivery drivers
Supermarket and retail employees
These industries are some of the most vulnerable to wage theft, especially for Spanish-peaking and immigrant workers. Our team has years of experience holding employers in these fields accountable. We know the tricks they use — and how to beat them. Whether your wages were stolen last week or last year, you may still have time to file a claim.
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We work on a contingency basis. That means you don’t have to pay us anything unless we recover money for you. There are no hourly rates, no retainers, and no upfront costs. If we don’t win your case, you owe us nothing. This ensures that every worker —regardless of income or immigration status — has access to strong legal representationwithout financial risk. Our goal is to make justice affordable and accessible to all.
