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Labor Law

Unpaid Wage Attorneys

Haven't you been paid at your job?

Every worker has the right to receive their full wages on time. If an employer fails to meet this obligation, they are committing “wage theft.”

Many times, employers justify these failures with excuses such as financial problems, personal emergencies, or business difficulties.

However, none of these reasons are valid for denying you the salary you are legally entitled to.

The law protects all workers, regardless of the sector they work in or their immigration status.

If your employer has not paid you what you deserve, at Helen F. Dalton & Associates we can advise you and fight for your rights.

Signs that you may have an unpaid wage case

Minimum wage was not paid

Minimum hourly wage in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester in 2025: $16.50 - Rest of workers in New York State: $15.50

You were denied your tips

If you depend on tips and your employer keeps them or does not complete your base salary, you are being harmed.

Overtime pay was not made

If you worked more than 40 hours a week and did not receive time and a half, the law is being violated.

Your employer denied you scheduled working hours

If you are forced to punch out and continue working, they may be stealing your hours.

You were not given an accurate and detailed pay stub

Every worker must receive a clear statement with their salary, deductions, and hours worked.

You were paid less than you earned

If your payment does not match the work you performed, your employer could be committing wage theft.

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Our attorneys can help you

Understanding the legal process is key to recovering the money you are owed. We will guide you every step of the way.

We will evaluate your case and advise you on the next steps.

We will gather the necessary documentation to prove nonpayment.

We will file the lawsuit and initiate the legal process against your employer.

We will negotiate with employers to get you the money owed.

We will work to reach a fair settlement or, if necessary, take the case to trial.

Once the case is resolved, you will receive the money you are legally entitled to.

How to prove an Unpaid Wage case?

To prove that you have not been properly paid, it is important to have strong evidence.

Record of hours worked

Save copies of schedules, time cards, or messages from your boss indicating your shifts.

Proof of payment

Compare your pay stubs or bank transfers with the hours you actually worked.

Coworker testimony

If other employees have experienced the same situation, their testimonies can strengthen your case.

Emails and text messages

Conversations with your employer can serve as proof of unfulfilled commitments.

Company internal policies

If the company has payment regulations, we will check if they are being violated.

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What type of compensation can you receive for your case?

We explain the main types of compensation you could receive for an unpaid wages case.
Each case is unique, so we will evaluate your situation in detail to maximize the compensation you receive.

Payment of all owed work hours.

Compensation for emotional distress and prejudice.

Additional compensation for the delay in receiving your money.

The costs of filing the lawsuit can be covered by the employer.

Payment of all owed work hours.

Compensation for emotional distress and prejudice.

Additional compensation for the delay in receiving your money.

The costs of filing the lawsuit can be covered by the employer.

Contact

If your employer has failed to meet their wage obligations, don’t wait any longer. Contact our attorneys at Helen F. Dalton & Associates for a free consultation.