New York Employee Rights Attorneys Dedicated to Ending Wage Theft for Retail Workers

Because everyone deserves a fair wage

Retail employees often face long hours and grumpy customers. Unfortunately, retail workers may also face unappreciative employers who steal their wages, violate their rights and exploit their hours. The New York City employee right attorneys at Hepworth, Gershbaum & Roth, PLLC provide legal representation to retail workers who have had their rights violated.

Common business practices of New York City retailers that are illegal

 The retail industry has common business practices that are illegal. Our NYC retail employee rights attorneys have been setting retailers straight and recovering compensation for victims for more than 70 years combined. The most common abuses by retail employers include: 

• Not paying overtime

• Not paying for training

• Promising incentives or bonuses that are not paid

• Not paying commissions

• Creating a hostile work environment

• Not paying you for job-related tasks performed before or after work

• Being forced to work off the clock during breaks

• Misclassifying associates as management

What our accomplished NYC employee rights attorneys can do for you

Our only goal as your attorney is to maximize the compensation you receive after winning your lawsuit. Whether we file your lawsuit in Federal Court or New York State Court, we are generally able to recover attorney’s fees directly from your employer. This means the verdict from your case is yours to keep in its entirety. Our first step as your New York City employee rights attorney is to decide on the best course of action to recover your damages in full as quickly as possible. In many cases, you may have the option to decide between State or Federal Court. Deciding between State and Federal Court requires an attorney with the experience to understand the nuances between each and which venue puts you in the best position for success.

Schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced NYC employee rights attorney today

The New York employee rights attorneys at Hepworth, Gershbaum & Roth, PLLC offer free initial consultations to provide you with a thorough case analysis of your legal options against the retailer you work with. You can schedule an appointment by calling our office at 212-545-1199 or contact us online.