New York Back Pay Calculator
Calculate your back pay in New York based on state-specific laws. The state requires waiting time penalties for late final pay. Liquidated damages may apply for willful violations.
New York Back Pay Protections
- • Waiting time penalties for late final pay
- • Liquidated damages equal to unpaid wages
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New York Back Pay Rules
New York allows liquidated damages equal to unpaid wages (up to 100%). Waiting time penalties may apply. Interest may be awarded by courts.
Minimum Wage: New York minimum wage varies by region: $16.00/hour (NYC, Westchester, Long Island), $15.00/hour (rest of state) (2024).
Waiting Time Penalties
New York requires employers to pay final wages on time. If they fail to do so, you may be entitled to waiting time penalties.
Liquidated Damages
New York allows liquidated damages equal to unpaid wages for willful violations. This effectively doubles what you're owed in addition to the unpaid wages themselves.