Wage Protection

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) helps collect wages owed to citizen and non-citizen workers who have not received the minimum wage. Once a claim is filed, the NYSDOL investigates and endeavors to collect on claims for:

• Unpaid wages
• Withheld wages
• Illegal deductions

The NYSDOL also enforces the rules that forbid employers from:

• Taking illegal kickbacks from wages
• Appropriating tips

Visit the NYSDOL Labor Standards web site to learn about your rights as a worker in the State.

Raising the Minimum Wage

New York's current minimum wage of $7.25 an hour is below that of 19 other states and prior adjustments have not kept up with increases in the cost of living.

Governor Cuomo has raised the minimum wage to $8.00 an hour.