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Independent Contractor vs. Employee — Exotic Dancers Recover $1.55M in Misclassification Case

Alex Granovsky March 13, 2024

Independent Contractor vs. Employee Exotic Dancers Recover $1.55M in Misclassification Case Clincy v. Galardi South Enterprises, Inc. was brought by a group of exotic dancer/entertainers who alleged that they had been misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees. The Defendants required that the dancers pay a fee to the club

Failure to Pay Overtime in NY | Failure to Pay Overtime NJ

Alex Granovsky March 13, 2024

Most employees are entitled to receive one and a half (1½) times their regular hourly rate of pay for work performed in excess of forty hours per week. All time worked must be counted in calculating overtime including, all work activities and activities before and after a shift, as well

Q&A: NY Overtime Law | NY Overtime Pay

Alex Granovsky March 13, 2024

Do I have an overtime claim? If you think that you may have an overtime claim, chances are that you do. Below are a few frequently asked questions about New York Overtime Law that can help you to determine whether you have an overtime claim or a claim under the

Unpaid Internships: Legal Ramifications in New York

Alex Granovsky March 13, 2024

The legal ramifications of hiring unpaid interns in New York and elsewhere are making many businesses sit up and take notice. Two former interns suing Condé Nast Publications have the corporate community in an uproar with rumors of doom and gloom and lawsuits to come as unpaid interns begin challenging

The Companionship Exemption

Alex Granovsky March 13, 2024

Effective January 1, 2015, the Federal Fair Labor Standard Act’s minimum wage and overtime protections will extend to workers who provide essential home care assistance to elderly people and people with illnesses, injuries or disabilities. The revisions to the law narrow the definition of “companionship services” (and therefore limit the

I am being forced to work off the clock. What should I do?

Alex Granovsky March 13, 2024

In general, an employee’s “hours worked” include all time an employee must be on duty, or on the employer’s premises or at any other prescribed place of work. All employees must be paid for all time worked. So if your employer is forcing you to work off the clock, you

New York City Lawyer Explains Freelance Isn’t Free Act, Rights of Independent Contractors

Alex Granovsky March 13, 2024

The Freelance Isn’t Free Act and You Freelancers and independent contractors make up a significant and growing portion of the work force in New York City. Independent contractors and freelancers enjoy greater working flexibility and the independence it provides. But independent contractors and freelancers are often confronted with difficulties collecting

Wages: NYC and Cleveland Employment Lawyers Clear Up Top 7 Misconceptions

Alex Granovsky March 13, 2024

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 &

New York City Accrued and Unused Vacation Time: Entitled to Pay?

Alex Granovsky March 12, 2024

Are you owed accrued, unused vacation? If you believe you are owed any wages – call us – we have lawyers standing by. You can be discussing your case today. You can also e-mail us. All e-mails receive a response, from a lawyer, within 24-hours. If you are an employee in

Discrmination and Wage Issues: When to Sue Employer in Cleveland and New York City

Alex Granovsky March 12, 2024

Should I sue my employer? Maybe. Speaking in very general terms, there are three major categories of laws protecting employees. These categories are: (1) discrimination law, (2) leave law, and (3) wage payment law. Below is a very brief discussion of each: If you are having issues with your employer,

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Independent Contractor vs. Employee — Exotic Dancers Recover $1.55M in Misclassification Case

Failure to Pay Overtime in NY | Failure to Pay Overtime NJ

Q&A: NY Overtime Law | NY Overtime Pay

Unpaid Internships: Legal Ramifications in New York

The Companionship Exemption

I am being forced to work off the clock. What should I do?

New York City Lawyer Explains Freelance Isn’t Free Act, Rights of Independent Contractors

Wages: NYC and Cleveland Employment Lawyers Clear Up Top 7 Misconceptions

New York City Accrued and Unused Vacation Time: Entitled to Pay?

Discrmination and Wage Issues: When to Sue Employer in Cleveland and New York City

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