How to File a Complaint for Unpaid Overtime in New York State
In the state of New York, employers must pay a worker one and a half times her regular pay if she works more than 40 hours per week. Live-in workers are entitled to overtime pay for working more than 44 hours per week, according to the New York State Department of Labor. If you were underpaid for overtime, the New York State Department of Labor will investigate to determine whether your employer owes you money. A representative will ask you detailed questions about your employer and unpaid hours, so prepare your information before calling.
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Obtain your employer's information, such as name, address and phone number.
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Calculate the overtime hours for which you were not paid. Document the dates of non-payment, the total hours you worked for the week and the amount you were paid by your employer. Locate pay stubs for any weeks that you weren't paid properly.
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Call the New York State Department of Labor at 888-469-7365 to submit your complaint. Provide the representative with the information you gathered to start an investigation.
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