Highly Respected New York Employment Lawyers Fight for the Rights of Retail Employees

Turn to us
for help when your rights have been denied
The life
of a retail employee is often filled with
long hours and hectic crowds full of
customers. When dealing with these job
strains, retail employees are entitled to,
and deserve, a wide range of rights.
Unfortunately, far too many retail companies
fail to adhere to state and federal laws
governing the rights of their employees.
At
Hepworth Gershbaum & Roth, our New York
retail
employee rights attorneys take an
aggressive stance against organizations that
steal or mislead their staff members. We
provide aggressive legal representation to
retail workers who have been victimized by
illegal employer practices.
What rights
do retail employees have?
In New
York, retail employees are offered many
legal rights. Of these rights, the most
commonly violated are those relating to
compensation.
Under
state and federal employment laws, retail
employees must be compensated for:
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Overtime hours: Retail employees are
entitled to overtime pay for any hours
worked over 40 in a given week.
Unfortunately, many employers attempt to
game the system by combining work weeks
or asking employees to defer overtime
hours until the following week.
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Training: Many retail employers require
significant training hours before an
employee can get to work. Employees must
be compensated for these training hours.
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Tasks performed before and after work
hours: In an effort to reduce labor
costs, many employers ask staff members
to perform tasks before or after their
shift. This practice is in violation of
employment law. Employees who are denied
payment for off-the-clock tasks may be
entitled to compensation for lost
wages.
Any
employer who refuses to justly compensate
its staff members may be liable for the
employees’ lost wages and other punitive
damages.
Retail
employees are offered many other rights in
New York
State and
federal employment laws offer retail
employees many rights in addition to those
relating to compensation. By law, retail
employees are offered the right to:
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A safe working environment: Retail
employees have the right to a working
environment that is free from physical
and emotional threats. Any employer who
knowingly allows a staff member to be
harassed or assaulted is in violation of
employment laws.
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Lunch and rest breaks: Depending upon
the length of their shift, retail
employees may be entitled to a lunch
break and rest breaks. Lunch breaks must
last a minimum of 30 minutes and may be
paid or unpaid depending upon the
employer’s policies. Rest breaks that
are provided within the shift must be
paid.
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Equal advancement opportunities: Retail
employees may not be withheld employment
or advancement based solely on their
race, gender, age, sexual orientation or
religion. Employers who overlook staff
members because of these demographic
factors may be liable for damages.
Contact our
skilled New York employment lawyers today if
you think your rights as a retail employee
have been violated
At
Hepworth Gershbaum & Roth, our
employment lawyers fight for the rights of
retail employees throughout New York. With
more than 70 years of combined experience,
our New York retail employee rights lawyers
have the knowledge and skill needed to help
you find justice for mistreatment in the
workplace.
To
schedule a free initial consultation with
one of our New York employment law
attorneys,
contact us online or call 212-545-1199
today.
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