New York Questions and Answers about Wage payment

Can I sue the company who didn't pay me until two month later~
I worked as internship in a company in New York City, at the beginning we sign agreement that the company will pay me two thousand dollars for compensation, one is at the beginning of the internship a...
2 answers  |  asked Jul 2, 2013 4:00 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

As an employer_ what frequency is required for wage payment for EXEMPT
Hello I am hoping to have a clear understanding on Wage Payment for EXEMPT NYC employees. What is the Frequency required for wage payment of Exempt employees and how many days after work is performed....
1 answer  |  asked Jun 7, 2013 06:34 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Can an employer garnish my wages for a broken laptop?
Simply put I spilled my drink on a work computer and it needed to be replaced. Is it legal for them to hold me liable for that laptop and garnish my wages for the cost of a new one?
1 answer  |  asked Dec 6, 2012 2:47 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Acceptance of notice to resign - withholding of pay and bonus
1 answer  |  asked Feb 17, 2012 04:54 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Are freelancers able to file a claim with the NY DOL for unpaid wages?
I am a freelance editor who has not been paid by a media company for work done on their magazine in January 2011. I have signed contracts from them regarding the terms of delivery and rate of payment ...
1 answer  |  asked May 23, 2011 10:24 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Bounced Payroll and Late Payroll
I work in a small recruitment firm of 3 people. 2 Partners and I am the Sr Associate. Payroll has been repeatedly late and the June 15th Paycheck bounced (a previous payroll check bounced in 2009)caus...
1 answer  |  asked Jun 29, 2010 1:28 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

can ex-employer withold pay for minor contract changes.
I worked for a small consulting firm which sent me to work for the client for abt 5 weeks, the employment letter had one sided clauses. I made the foll. changes to them before signing: 1)employer can ...
1 answer  |  asked Aug 7, 2008 10:53 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Problem with my private employer
Hi, I am currently having a problem with my employer. I work for a private construction crew that is run by 3 people in the same family. I am owed payments that date from as far back to 10/04/06 to 11...
1 answer  |  asked Dec 14, 2006 3:05 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

employer stealing from my paycheck
my father has been working for as a auto mechanic for 6 years. he earns 50 % percent of all the work that he does at this shop. he gets paid every seven days but gets deducted 20 dollars for absolutel...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 26, 2006 5:43 PM [EST]  |  applies to New York

Unpaid Commission and salary vs. hourly
My employer of 2 1/2 years does not pay a weekly salary, overtime at a rate of time and a half, or time worked out of the office unless pre-approved. I am considered salaried/non-exempt and told I am ...
1 answer  |  asked Sep 23, 2006 07:41 AM [EST]  |  applies to New York