New York City Tow Truck Company Sued in Class Action Lawsuit for $600,000 in Back Wages and Overtime

Workers should always be wary whenever an employer offers payment based on flat rates per days worked with only a vague promise of additional bonuses if they do well. One of the largest towing companies in New York City has been named in a $600,000 class action lawsuit for doing just that. The court filing alleges that the owners were paying below the minimum wage and that employees never received the overtime they deserve.

The plaintiff’s accusations include working 12-hour shifts as many as six or seven days a week without any overtime benefits. At times, their hourly rates worked out to be well below New York’s minimum wage. Their employer led them to believe that they were ineligible to receive overtime or at least the guarantee of earning the minimum wage. However, there are only a handful of employment classes in New York that are exempt from such overtime and minimum wage requirements. Speak with an experienced New York employee rights attorney if you are in a similar situation and want information about your legal options.

New York employee rights attorneys agree that the best way to prevent being put into a situation where employees receive the wages promised is to be proactive. Get everything in writing, with clearly defined incentives for earning additional compensation. Also, keep detailed records of hours worked, pay stubs and any paycheck discrepancies.

If you believe you have been the victim of wage theft, contact the experienced New York City employee rights attorneys at Hepworth, Gershbaum and Roth, PLLC today. Our legal team is committed to protecting employee rights to fair compensation. We offer free consultations and can be reached by calling 212-545-1199 or online.