Wage Theft Lawsuits Among New York Restaurant Workers on the Rise
More and more
restaurant workers standing up for their
rights as employees
A recent
article published in the Wall Street Journal
sheds light on a growing issue within the
restaurant and service industry. According
to the article, wage theft lawsuits have
become increasingly common within the
industry. In fact, the number of wage theft
lawsuits across the country has doubled in
recent years. In New York state alone, wage
dispute lawsuits have tripled in the last
five years, reaching nearly 1,800 cases in
the 2014 fiscal year.
The rise
in lawsuits likely stems from a number of
factors, including a newly empowered
pro-service worker movement and the
increased willingness of law firms to take
on complex wage dispute cases. Adding to the
frequency of legal action are the confusing
and complicated labor laws governing the
payment of restaurant and service workers.
What impact
does the increase in wage theft lawsuits
have on the industry as a whole?
The
confusion surrounding state and federal
guidelines for restaurant worker
compensation programs continues to
proliferate throughout the industry. As the
confusion persists, wage theft lawsuits will
continue to become more frequent.
The
industry as a whole will be dramatically
impacted by the ongoing situation with more
and more restaurant owners facing increased
scrutiny over their payment policies. As
employees continue to win cases against
employers and take stand against unfair
compensation policies, restaurant owners
will be forced to absorb the increased costs
of staffing.
This
increased cost may trickle down to the
consumer in higher menu costs. Industry
workers may also face increased challenges
obtaining employment as restaurants are
forced to make labor cuts to maintain their
bottom line.
How can wage
theft issues be resolved?
Thanks to
the complexities of state and federal wage
laws governing restaurant employees, wage
theft cases are likely to persist. Resolving
the complexities associated with these
guidelines will only help to clear up the
confusion surrounding the payment of
restaurant employees.
Going
forward, it is increasingly important for
restaurant employees to stand up for their
rights to fair compensation.
Discuss your
unique concerns with an experienced New York
wage theft attorney
The
New York employment lawyers at Hepworth
Gershbaum & Roth leverage more than 70 years
of combined experience to assist restaurant
workers involved in wage theft disputes.
Whether you have been denied regular
compensation altogether or feel you have
been undercompensated, we can help.
To
schedule a free initial consultation to
discuss your wage theft concerns with one of
our New York employment attorneys,
contact us online or call 212-545-1199
today.
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