Employment Law and Overtime – Primer from Our New York City Lawyer
Am I Entitled to Overtime? Most American workers are entitled to overtime wages for work beyond 40 hours per week. If you are reading this article, there is a good chance that you or someone you know is entitled to overtime and losing out on money. In this article, we will break down who is […]
Lawyer: Nannies Are Entitled to Overtime
In New York, nannies must be paid minimum wage and overtime. They must also be provided with a wage notice at the time of hiring, and accurate wage statements spelling out their hours and pay. Most families fail to go through these formalities with their nannies, preferring instead to pay straight time, in cash and […]
Unpaid Wages: Pole Dancing Company Can’t Dance Around Obligation to Pay New York City Workers
New York City is where many young dancers go, hoping to find their fortunes; it is also where many studio owners wait, hoping to make theirs. Today Granovsky & Sundaresh filed a class action lawsuit against Body & Pole Inc., a boutique fitness company in Manhattan that offers classes in pole dancing and aerial fitness. […]
Why Most Work Exchange Programs Violate Federal Labor Law (Including New York City) – A Lawyer Explains
Work exchange programs are a part of the culture at American yoga and dance studios. The idea is simple: clients who agree to volunteer at the studio a few hours a week get a reduced rate on their yoga or dance classes. And the appeal is obvious: the studio saves on labor costs, and the […]
Wages: NYC and Cleveland Employment Lawyers Clear Up Top 7 Misconceptions
A lot of workers have misconceptions about their wages. The basic principle is that employees must be paid for all of their work, but overtime, bonuses, and commissions make wages a complicated and nuanced issue. Some common misconceptions about wages are: Not sure if you’re being properly paid? Granovsky & Sundaresh can help you understand […]
New York Frequency of Payment – Manual Workers
Manual workers in New York include but are not limited to customer service and sales associates; cashiers; hairdressers; restaurant workers; supermarket employees; pharmacy technicians, security guards; janitors; carpenters; pizza makers and chauffeurs. Section 191 of the New York Labor Law (NYLL) sets forth specific requirements for how frequently New York employers must pay certain employees. […]
$800,000 Unpaid Wages Settlement For Domino’s Workers in Brooklyn, New York
Granovsky & Sundaresh obtained a major victory for New York City’s fast food workers last week, when a federal court issued final approval to the settlement, for $800,000, of a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of hundreds ofDomino’s Pizza workers employed in Brooklyn. Under the settlement, the workers will be receiving checks averaging more […]
NY Severance Agreements
Should I have an attorney review my NY Severance Agreement? NY severance agreements may provide many benefits to the exiting employee but often impose significant obligations that should be examined by an attorney who has experience with such agreements. In New York, a severance agreement is a contract between an employer and employee in which […]
NY Severance Lawyer
A NY Severance Lawyer may be helpful in identifying and discussing with you potential issues in your NY Severance Agreement and answering any questions you may have related to your NY Severance Agreement. Perhaps most importantly, a Severance Lawyer can negotiate and enhance your severance for you. Our NY Severance Agreement Lawyers handle NY Severance […]
New York Severance Agreement
NY severance agreements may provide many benefits to the exiting employee but often impose significant obligations that should be examined by an attorney who has experience with such agreements. In New York, a severance agreement is a contract between an employer and employee in which the employee waives certain legal rights in exchange for additional […]