New York Employment Law - Employee legal questions and top-rated attorney answers

New York Employment Law - Employee questions and answers

• Can I sue my employer for unpaid wages?

  Asked in New York, NY | March 10, 2025

  I work at a restaurant and have not been paid for several hours of overtime that I worked. I’ve asked my employer about it, but they haven’t resolved the issue. Can I sue my employer for these unpaid wages? 

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• Are demand letters effective to force a settlement with your previous employer?

  Asked in Floral Park, NY | April 6, 2026

  I am a former Financial Consultant with approximately 19 years at a regional bank, where I generated roughly $400,000 in annual production and earned in the range of $120,000+ at my peak. The key issue is not a typical customer dispute. The product and program were approved, structured, and supervised by the bank. I relied on that system in good faith. There are serious concerns regarding supervision, including involvement of individuals who may not have been properly licensed, and a broader failure of oversight at the institutional level. As a result, I now have multiple disclosures tied to a single product/program, which has effectively ended my ability to continue in the industry. I left my position in July 2025 and am evaluating my legal options to pursue damages related to loss of career, reputational harm, and negligent supervision. 

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