How important is a pay stub?
Has your employer ever pay you wages without providing you with a pay stub? If yes, the employer was violating New York State law. N.Y. Labor Law § 195 states: “Every employer shall: . . [...]
Paid Sick Leave is Now Law in New York City
Under the law, employers with 15 employees or more must give 5 paid sick days per year to their employees. The new law builds upon and expands on previous legislation by: Accelerates coverage to employees in [...]
Unpaid internships: legal or not?
Up until recently, the common practice was not to pay the interns. This practice is not so common anymore. Generally, employers should pay student interns at least the minimum wage, unless she is a learner/trainee. [...]
Am I entitled to unemployment benefits if I voluntarily leave my employer because he does not pay me?
This question comes up a lot. Frequently, an employer pays wages late, does not pay overtime, or just stops paying an employee. The employee wants to leave the job, but is afraid that he would [...]