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Get the wages you are owed

You can file a claim for unpaid wages with a New York Division of Labor Standards Office. Print this form and enter your information. Then mail or fax the form to:

N.Y. State Dept. of Labor
New York City District
Division of Labor Standards
345 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
(212) 352-6700
Fax: (212) 352-6593

If your claim is for less than $5,000, you may also file a lawsuit in Small Claims Court.

  • You must go to the Small Claims Court and fill out a form.
  • You will need to bring the names and addresses of the employers you are suing.
  • If you file a claim for unpaid wages in court, be sure to include liquidate damages and interest. Liquidated damages are in addition to your unpaid wages to which you are entitled if your employer violates the labor law. You can receive at least 25% damages on all unpaid wages. You may also be able to get to 100% of minimum wage and overtime violations in the last two or three years under the federal law.
  • Locations of Small Claims Court