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wage & hour

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Clocked Out of Overtime? Understanding Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status

Jun 9, 2025

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9 min read

Clocked Out of Overtime? Understanding Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status

Why Misclassification Is a Lawsuit Waiting to Happen

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

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Hungry for Trouble: What Skipping Employee Breaks Could Really Cost You

Jun 9, 2025

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9 min read

Hungry for Trouble: What Skipping Employee Breaks Could Really Cost You

Why missing a single meal period could cost your business far more than just lunch money

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

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Too Late, Too Litigious: Final Paycheck Mistakes That Cost Big in New York

Jun 9, 2025

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8 min read

Too Late, Too Litigious: Final Paycheck Mistakes That Cost Big in New York

Missing a departing employee’s final paycheck deadline could cost you far more than just their wages.

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

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Wage Orders in New York: The Rules You Didn’t Know You Were BreakingPost

Jun 9, 2025

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7 min read

Wage Orders in New York: The Rules You Didn’t Know You Were BreakingPost

Why Every New York Business Should Know About Wage Orders

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

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Who’s the Boss? Independent Contractor vs. Employee Misclassification Risks

Jun 9, 2025

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7 min read

Who’s the Boss? Independent Contractor vs. Employee Misclassification Risks

Getting This Wrong Can Trigger Lawsuits, Tax Audits, and Penalties

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

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Pressed for Compliance: When Uniforms Cost Employers More Than They Think Post

Mar 25, 2025

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6 min read

Pressed for Compliance: When Uniforms Cost Employers More Than They Think Post

Understanding NY’s Uniform Reimbursement Rules & Common Employer Pitfalls

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

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Overtime Overload: Avoiding Costly Mistakes in Blended OT Calculations

Mar 16, 2025

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6 min read

Overtime Overload: Avoiding Costly Mistakes in Blended OT Calculations

Prevent Wage Violations by Mastering Blended Overtime Laws in NY & NJ

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

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Time's Up! The Costly Consequences of Overtime True-Up Mistakes

Mar 16, 2025

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6 min read

Time's Up! The Costly Consequences of Overtime True-Up Mistakes

Understanding Retroactive Overtime Adjustments & Employer Pitfalls

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

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Audit Anxiety? How to Survive a DOL Wage & Hour Investigation Without Breaking a Sweat"

Mar 16, 2025

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6 min read

Audit Anxiety? How to Survive a DOL Wage & Hour Investigation Without Breaking a Sweat"

Navigating a DOL Audit: Stay Compliant, Stay Calm, and Stay in Business

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

Late Payroll? Big Headache: NY’s Pay Frequency Rules Explained

Mar 16, 2025

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6 min read

Late Payroll? Big Headache: NY’s Pay Frequency Rules Explained

Understanding How Often Employees Must Be Paid to Avoid Wage Violations

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

Show Me the Money (Correctly)! Mastering NY’s Wage Statement & Notice Rules

Mar 12, 2025

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7 min read

Show Me the Money (Correctly)! Mastering NY’s Wage Statement & Notice Rules

How to Avoid Fines & Ensure Compliance with NY Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA)

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

Stretching the Workday? Understanding NY’s Spread of Hours Pay Rules

Mar 11, 2025

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8 min read

Stretching the Workday? Understanding NY’s Spread of Hours Pay Rules

Understanding Spread of Hours Pay in the Hospitality & Miscellaneous Wage Orders

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

wage & hour

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Time and a Half: Understanding Overtime Pay Laws

Mar 8, 2025

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5 min read

Time and a Half: Understanding Overtime Pay Laws

Overtime laws can be confusing—and costly if you get them wrong. Many employers mistakenly assume that only hourly workers qualify for overtime or that salaried employees are automatically exempt. In reality, misclassification and failure to pay overtime can lead to lawsuits, audits, and hefty penalties.

Lee Jacobs
Lee Jacobs

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