New York Wage Theft Prevention Act: Effect on Small Businesses
July 23, 2012 By Stephen D. Hans & Associates, P.C.
Corporate corruption that denied low-wage workers their rightful pay led to passage of the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act, which became a law in December 2010 and went into effect on April 1, 2011.
Corporate corruption that denied low-wage workers their rightful pay led to passage of the New York Wage Theft Prevention Act, which became a law in December 2010 and went into effect on April 1, 2011. Current unemployment rates, large corporations’ greed, and government failures to handle the economic downturn are subject to protest today. The protest is obvious, as evidenced by Occupy Events and the buzz of online social media. Yet, restrictions under the new law place an added burden on small and mid-sized employers.
Details about the Wage Theft Prevention Act
The NY Wage Theft Prevention Act requires all employers to provide detailed explanations to employees about their wages translated into the employee’s primary language. Many New York restaurants and small businesses hire employees who either do not speak English or English is clearly not their primary language.
AUTHOR: Stephen D. Hans & Associates, P.C.
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Details about the Wage Theft Prevention Act
The NY Wage Theft Prevention Act requires all employers to provide detailed explanations to employees about their wages translated into the employee’s primary language. Many New York restaurants and small businesses hire employees who either do not speak English or English is clearly not their primary language.
AUTHOR: Stephen D. Hans & Associates, P.C.
Copyright Stephen D. Hans & Associates, P.C.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
