Underpaid on a New York Government Construction Job?
⚠️ This page is for New York public construction workers only.
We do not handle private construction or non-NY cases on this page.
“Prevailing wage” is the legally required pay rate for public construction jobs in New York — even if your employer never told you.
Know Your Rights Under New York Prevailing Wage Laws
You may be entitled to back pay, interest, and penalties if you were underpaid on a New York public construction project.
You were paid less than the required wage or benefits
Your employer didn’t follow the official wage schedule on a government contract
You weren’t paid overtime or all hours worked
You were misclassified or paid “off the books” on a public job
We Fight for New York Workers Who Were Underpaid on Public Projects
Construction Workers
Electricians
Laborers
Plumbers
HVAC & Mechanical Workers
Painters & Carpenters
Any worker on a New York city, state, or federally funded project
Our attorneys have helped New York construction workers recover millions of dollars in unpaid prevailing wages. We aggressively represent laborers and tradespeople who were shorted by contractors and subcontractors on public works projects across New York State.
Don’t Let Contractors Get Away With Underpaying You on a New York Public Job
Prevailing wage violations often happen when contractors or subcontractors on New York public construction projects:
Pay less than the required wage rate
Fail to pay proper overtime or fringe benefits
Misclassify workers to avoid wage obligations
These practices are illegal. Workers can often recover unpaid wages even if the job ended months or years ago.
Contact us for a Prompt Response
Get guidance if you believe you were underpaid on a New York government or public construction project. You don’t need to know the legal terms — just describe what happened.
This form is for New York public construction projects only.