Att'n Employers Wage Theft is NOW Larceny in NYS

Effective 9/6/2023, employers who steal wages are guilty of larceny under Penal Law 155. 

Per the bill's, A154A, justification, "[a]ccording to Cornell University's Worker Institute, wage theft in New York accounts for nearly $1 billion in lost wages each year and affects tens of thousands of workers - that's close to $20 million per week."

Yet, employees who experience wage theft should also remember that they can bring civil claims to get that stolen money back through the New York Labor Law and Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, together with liquidated damages and more. 

That means that if your employer takes your money or doesn't pay as frequently as required or doesn't pay overtime, you have rights to sue for your Wages and Hours.

FOX LiveNOW: Attorney Andrew Lieb Talking About Ex-Proud Boys Leader Sentencing

In this interview, legal analyst Andrew Lieb discusses the lengthy prison term given to former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio for his role in January 6th. While analyzing the judge's decision, Lieb notes it was below sentencing guidelines but still amounts to over two decades behind bars. He also pointed out the judge waived fines due to Tarrio's inability to pay. This deep dive into the high-profile sentencing raises issues about equal treatment under the law and how money can impact one's experience with the legal system.

Newsmax: Elon Musk vs. Anti-Defamation League: Free Speech Fight or Frivolous Lawsuit? Attorney Andrew Lieb Trial

Attorney Andrew Lieb joins Newsmax National Report Court show to discuss a potential defamation lawsuit threatened by Elon Musk against the Anti-Defamation League. Andrew Lieb represented the ADL in a mock trial setting. He argued that any claims by Musk of the ADL spreading defamation would be difficult to prove, as calling someone Anti-Semitic is a non-actionable opinion under free speech law. Lieb also noted that as public figures, Musk would need to prove actual malice by the ADL to have a case. He believed this threatened lawsuit appeared frivolous and intended to silence free speech. 

Newsmax: Political Analyst Andrew Lieb Breaks Down Trial Timeline for Trump's Multiple Indictments

In a recent Newsmax interview, political analyst and attorney Andrew Lieb weighed in on the various legal cases facing former President Donald Trump.

One of the major topics Lieb discussed was the aggressive October timeline being pushed by Fulton County DA Fannie Willis for Trump's criminal trial related to election interference in Georgia. Lieb saw this as potential evidence of the political motivations at play, noting the complex nature of the case involving multiple defendants would make such a timeline unrealistic.

Lieb also pointed to the potential for Trump attorney Mark Meadows to move the case to federal court, which could significantly delay or alter the course of the prosecution.

Newsmax: Political Analyst Andrew Lieb Discusses Climate Crisis, Maui Fire, & Hurricane Idalia

In a recent interview with Newsmax, political analyst Andrew Lieb criticized President Biden's response to the devastating wildfires in Maui and Hurricane Ida. Lieb pointed out that over 115 people had died and 100 were still missing in the disasters. However, Biden had focused more on politicizing the issues and pushing his climate change agenda rather than empathizing with victims and prioritizing relief efforts.

Lieb argued that politicians need to "triage" these situations by first expressing support and offering help to those affected, rather than immediately turning the conversation to policy debates. With so many lives lost and communities destroyed, Lieb said those impacted were unlikely to be thinking about climate change at that moment - the priority should be addressing the immediate humanitarian crisis.

Lieb advocated for a more pragmatic leader who can balance addressing both the human costs of disasters as well as longer-term scientific issues.