SERVICE & HOSPITALITY WORKERS: NOT PAID WHAT YOU EARNED?

If you work in a restaurant, bar, hotel, or other service job in New York or New Jersey and your tips were taken, you weren't paid proper overtime, or you were made to work off the clock, you may be owed significant back pay. Answer a few quick questions to see if you qualify.

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Which of these describes your pay problem? *

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Were you working for an employer in New York or New Jersey when this happened? *

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How were you paid? *

If you were paid more than one way, pick the one you got most often.

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How long did this pay problem go on? *

A rough estimate is fine. Ongoing problems, and longer ones, are usually the strongest cases.

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As far as you know, did this pay problem affect other employees too — not just you? *

Cases that affect multiple workers are often the strongest.

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What's the name of the employer this happened at? *

Which restaurant, bar, hotel, or business were you working at? This stays confidential and helps our attorneys review your case.

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Briefly describe what happened at work with your pay. *

Please include what your employer did. The more detail you give, the better our attorneys can help.

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Meet Your Attorney

Joe Bonomo

Partner at Pitta LLP (Labor, Employment, & Employee Benefits) — co-owner of WageWatch

Helping New York and New Jersey employees recover the wages they're owed. Every case review is free and confidential.

Licensed in NY & NJ

You Could Be Qualified to Recover Wages If:

Your tips were taken by management or shared with non-tipped staff
You regularly weren't paid proper overtime
You were paid below minimum wage
You were made to work off the clock — prep, opening/closing, or side work — without pay
You were paid in cash or "under the table" and shorted on your pay

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