Wage Violations in Queens: Missing Pay, Overtime, or Tips

Queens Workers’ Core Rights

• Overtime at 1.5 times your regular rate for hours over 40 if you are non-exempt
• Valid tip credits only when all notice and role rules are followed
• Accurate wage statements that reflect hours, overtime, and tips
• No unlawful deductions that reduce wages below legal minimums

Frequent Problems

• Airport and warehouse shifts with unpaid security or loading time
• Restaurant tip pools that include shift leads or office roles
• Retail off-the-clock closing or inventory time
• Day rate arrangements that ignore overtime requirements
• Salaried titles used to mask non-exempt duties

How To Protect Your Claim

1. Save pay stubs and photo your posted schedule each week.
2. Keep a written log of start times, end times, and breaks.
3. Document mandatory meetings or chats after clock out.
4. Identify others affected for possible group claims.

What We Seek For You

• Back pay for unpaid wages and overtime
• Liquidated damages up to double the unpaid amount where permitted
• Penalties for bad wage notices or pay statements
• Attorney fees and costs as allowed

Local Focus: Queens Neighborhoods

We serve workers across Astoria, Long Island City, Jackson Heights, Flushing, Jamaica, and the Rockaways. We know how to gather proof from POS, scheduling, and timekeeping systems common in Queens businesses.

Talk With a Queens Wage Lawyer

Call (516) 873-9550 or contact us at https://leedsbrownlaw.com/contact-us/. We will review your hours and pay and advise you on next steps.

Queens Wage FAQs

Do airport security checks count as paid time?

Required activities integral to the job can be compensable. Details and policies matter.

Can my employer pay cash for some hours?

Cash cannot be used to hide hours or avoid overtime. All time must be recorded and paid lawfully.

How far back can I claim?

Lookback periods vary. Do not delay because deadlines can reduce recovery.