Unpaid Lunch Break Dispute

Summary

New York Labor Law mandates meal periods of at least 30 minutes within the first 6 hours of a shift. If your employer requires you to work an additional 30 minutes without compensation, they may be violating labor laws. Consult an employment attorney for personalized advice.

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I live in New York and I get * minutes unpaid lunch but my boss wants me to work * extra minutes everyday and wants me to take one hour of lunch break. She is refusing to pay overtime
Under New York Labor Law:
- Meal periods of at least * minutes must be provided no later than * hours into the shift.
- After * hours, you're entitled to another meal period.
Your boss may violate the law if she doesn't compensate for the extra * minutes of work.
Hi
Hello! It seems like you're facing an issue with overtime pay. To clarify, are you being asked to work these extra * minutes before or after your standard work hours?