In response to our client's complaints that their employers were failing to pay them proper wages, overtime, and tips as well as discrimination against them, we partnered with Marc S. Hepworth and Charles Gershbaum to form Hepworth, Gershbaum & Roth, PLLC, a firm that concentrates on protecting the rights of employees and their rights for fair wages.
Employment Law/Wage & Hour litigation is what we concentrate on at Hepworth Gershbaum & Roth. We represent both individuals and classes of employees for violations of state and federal statutes governing employee compensation. Each state has its own minimum wage, and employment laws regarding hourly pay, overtime pay, lunch breaks, meal breaks, etc. New York law requires employers to give notice of the overtime policies and keep track of regular and overtime hours worked. There is also Federal law that applies to employers and employees known as the Fair Labor Standards Act.
When considering if you or a loved one as an employee have a valid compensation case you'll want to be able to answer the following questions to the best of your ability: