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Wage Theft in New York: Know Your Rights and How to Recover Every Dollar You Are Owed

Wage theft in New York New York wage laws Wage Theft Prevention Act NY Unpaid wages lawyer New York Recover unpaid wages NY Employee rights New York Sanders Law Group wage theft Learn how New York workers can identify wage theft, understand their rights, and recover unpaid wages with legal help from Sanders Law Group.

Introduction: Hard Work Deserves Fair Pay Every day, thousands of hardworking New Yorkers show up to work, put in long hours, and trust that their employer will pay them fairly. Unfortunately, not every employer lives up to that trust.  Some employers pay their workers less than they earned (or not at all), fail to pay overtime, make unlawful wage deductions, misclassify workers to avoid paying overtime and taxes, and engage in other forms of wrongdoing.  These and similar unfair pay practices are known as wage theft, and the problem is far more common than most people realize. At Sanders Law...

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Wage & Hour Enforcement 2025: Key DOL Changes & What Employees Need to Know About Their Rights

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Introduction In 2025, wage and hour enforcement in the United States is undergoing some of the most significant shifts we’ve seen in years. For employees, this is both good news and a cautionary tale. On one hand, the Department of Labor (DOL) continues to focus on protecting workers from wage theft, unpaid overtime, and other violations. On the other hand, a new policy reduces certain penalties that employers once faced—potentially making it harder for workers to recover the full damages they are owed. As an employee, understanding your rights is more important than ever. Whether you’re working hourly shifts, putting...

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