Prevailing Wage Complaint

You can file a complaint with the Bureau of Labor Law to recover money if you were not paid the correct wages.

You can also contact the Bureau if you need general information on prevailing wage rates, living wages and worker's rights.

Online

Learn about prevailing wages.

Download a prevailing wage complaint form.

By Phone

Call 311 for assistance.

As of December 31, 2019, the minimum wage for workers in New York City is $15 per hour for all businesses.

For all workers in New York State, the minimum wage is set to rise to $15 by December 31, 2021.

If the Federal minimum wage increases above the State minimum wage, the State wage will rise accordingly.

Learn more about New York State minimum wage laws.

You can also get help with Unpaid Wage Recovery.

You can file a complaint to recover money if you work for a contractor on a construction project for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and were not paid the correct wages.

Online

File a prevailing wage complaint through NYCHA.

By Phone

Call 311 for assistance.

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