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#New York City - State Labor Law Violations Attorney, Lawyer

Both the state of New York and New York City has specific  labor laws  that are in place to protect employees from being mistreated by their employer. These labor laws ensure that employees are properly compensated for their work and receive time off, among other labor considerations. Unfortunately, at Cary Kane LLP  we know that many New York employers violate these city and state labor laws, causing employees to be mistreated and unfairly harmed. We understand City State Labor Law Violations.

Current State Labor Laws

While many employees know their basic rights and when these have been violated, most are not aware of the many various legal rights afforded to them by New York labor law. Some of these commonly unknown labor laws include:

• The requirement for all employees to be notified of their pay rate and pay timeline by February 1st of every year
• The ability of construction workers to file lawsuits after being injured due to unsafe work conditions
• The ability for an employer to be fined $5,000 and an employee to file a lawsuit against an employer that fails to inform an employee of his or her right to continue receiving insurance coverage and utilize a group medical insurance policy conversion privilege after termination

Recent Changes to State Labor Laws

In addition to current state labor laws, New York is set to introduce new minimum wages. Although the current minimum wage is $7.25 / hour, by December 31, 2013 it will be $8.00 / hour. On December 31, 2014, that wage will increase to $8.75, which will further be increased to $9.00 on December 31, 2015. Overtime requirements will remain the same.

Recent Changes to City Labor Laws

New York City is also specifically introducing a new labor law regarding sick days. Starting on April 2014, employers in New York City with 20 or more employees must provide 5 paid sick days annually to each employee. This requirement will extend to employers with 15 or more employees in April 2015. Additionally, employers with less than these required numbers of employees will be required to provide 5 unpaid sick days for which an employee cannot be fired for taking. According to the labor law, sick days count as those used to take care of a sick loved one, to go to a physician, or for being ill.

Contact a City State Labor Law Violations Lawyer in New York City

Because labor laws are continually evolving, it is important to have an attorney on your side that is not only familiar with current law, but also upcoming changes. At Cary Kane LLP, our legal team  is well informed regarding labor laws, making us well-suited to help you if you have been the victim of a labor law violation. Call us  at (212) 868-6300 to talk about how we can help you get the justice and closure you need if your rights have been violated.