5 Big Reasons Why Companies Should Pay Overtime in New York
Posted by robert ottinger on Thu, Feb 25, 2010 @ 08:39 AM
If your employer is not paying you overtime, maybe you should let them know what the consequences are in New York. Here they are:
1. Back Wages - the payment of all unpaid earned overtime.
2. Liquidated Damages - a fine equal to double the amount of unpaid overtime.
3. Attorney' Fees - the company will not only have to pay its own lawyers, it will also have to pay the employees legal fees.
4. Civil Penalty - New York law provides for a fine up to one quarter of the amount of unpaid overtime.
5. Criminal Penalties - Companies that are found to have willfully violated state wage laws can be subject to a misdemeanor charge for the first offense and a felony charge for second offenses that can include jail time and a fine of $20,000.
As you can see, New York's wage laws are strong. If you are not being paid overtime, contact the New York Department of Labor or a law firm like ours for help. See the link for more information on overtime pay.