What Can You Do?

Question 1 of 3

You are a construction worker. You got injured on the job. The boss says, “It’s not the company’s responsibility.”

There is a minimum wage for every hour you work. $5 is below the minimum. For information on the minimum wage rate or to file a complaint, go to: labor.ny.gov
In NYC, you can earn up to 40 hours of sick leave a year. Call 311 and say, “paid safe and sick leave.” You can also go to the DCA office or website for info: nyc.gov/paidsickleave
It is the company’s responsibility if you get injured on the job. Call 311 and say “workers compensation.” You may qualify for some money.

Question 2 of 3

You are a home health aide. You are sick. Your employer says, “If you don’t go to work, you won’t get paid.”

There is a minimum wage for every hour you work. $5 is below the minimum. For information on the minimum wage rate or to file a complaint, go to: labor.ny.gov
In NYC, you can earn up to 40 hours of sick leave a year. Call 311 and say, “paid safe and sick leave.” You can also go to the DCA office or website for info: nyc.gov/paidsickleave
It is the company’s responsibility if you get injured on the job. Call 311 and say “workers compensation.” You may qualify for some money.

Question 3 of 3

You are a fast food worker. Your manager says he will pay you $5 per hour in cash for your work.

There is a minimum wage for every hour you work. $5 is below the minimum. For information on the minimum wage rate or to file a complaint, go to: labor.ny.gov
In NYC, you can earn up to 40 hours of sick leave a year. Call 311 and say, “paid safe and sick leave.” You can also go to the DCA office or website for info: nyc.gov/paidsickleave
It is the company’s responsibility if you get injured on the job. Call 311 and say “workers compensation.” You may qualify for some money.

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