Sent Home Early After Reporting to Work? Your New York Right to Call In Pay.

Introduction: What Happens When Your Employer Sends You Home Early? Imagine arriving at work for a scheduled shift, only to be told that business is slow and you are no longer needed. You may have spent time commuting, arranged childcare, or turned down other opportunities to make it to work. Yet, instead of working your expected shift, you leave after only an hour or two. For New York employees, this situation raises an important question: Can an employer send you home early without paying you for the rest of your scheduled shift? The answer depends on the applicable wage rules...