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Wage and Hour Estimate Tool

Estimate potential unpaid wages, liquidated damages, and NYLL penalties, based on your inputs.

Use this tool to generate a rough estimate of potential wage-and-hour damages under New York law, based on your location, job type, pay rate, and typical weekly hours. The estimate is not legal advice, and it does not replace a case-specific review, but it can help you sanity-check whether it is worth speaking with a lawyer. If you request a consultation at the end, the tool will send me a summary of your inputs and the estimate.

Before we start

Please read and acknowledge the following before continuing.

This calculation tool is intended for employees who work or worked in New York and believe they may not have been properly paid for overtime or minimum wage. The tool generates an estimated range of potential recovery based on general New York wage and hour laws and the information you provide. The results are illustrative only. This tool does not determine whether a legal violation occurred, may not reflect the final outcome of any actual claim, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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Why this step exists

The goal is to provide a useful estimate based on your inputs, while staying honest about uncertainty. Wage cases depend on proof, records, defenses, and negotiation. This tool helps you understand how common statutory components can add up.

Jurisdiction and Timeframe

Approximate dates are fine. This step helps determine applicable minimum wage rates for your estimate.

Where did you primarily work?

If you worked in more than one place, pick where you spent most of your time.

What type of job was this?

Minimum wage varies by job type. If you’re not sure, pick “Not sure” and the tool will use the standard schedule.

From (Month, Year)

To (Month, Year)

I still work there.

Please select a location and enter a start date.

Pay Structure

Provide your best estimate. If pay changed over time, enter a typical rate and the tool will use a simple approximation.

How were you paid?

Typical hourly rate (or salary converted to hourly)

This demo assumes an hourly rate for illustration, even if you choose salary.

How many raises did you receive?

How were overtime hours usually paid?

Please choose pay type, enter a rate, and select how overtime was paid.

Hours Worked

Estimates are fine. Exact records are not required for this illustration.

About how many hours did you usually work in a typical week?

The tool uses midpoints to estimate average weekly hours.

Were your hours generally consistent from week to week?

Did you regularly work before clocking in, after clocking out, or during unpaid breaks?

Please select your typical hours and answer the two questions below.

Wage Notices and Paystubs

This section helps estimate potential statutory penalties, subject to statutory caps and proof.

Do you recall receiving a written wage notice at hiring?

If you received raises, did you receive updated wage notices?

Did your paystubs generally list your hours and rate of pay?

Please answer the wage notice and paystub questions.

Your Estimated Range

These numbers are illustrative and based on simplified assumptions. Request a free, confidential consultation to get a detailed case-specific review.

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What this estimate assumes

What usually changes the number

Better time records, disputed hours, exemption issues, cash payments, tip credits, and credibility can move estimates up or down. Statutory penalties are also capped and depend on proof.

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Next Steps

Wage and hour violations can accumulate over long periods and often affect more than one type of claim. Early legal guidance can clarify your rights and help preserve important information. You may explore any of the topics above or contact my office directly to discuss your situation and receive a tailored evaluation.

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