Finkelstein, Blankinship, Frei-Pearson & Garber, LLP is currently investigating potential claims related to Saks Fifth Avenue unlawfully deducting employees’ wages in violation of the New York State Labor Law and Federal Fair Labor Standards Act regulations.
Under Saks’ previous commission based compensation structure, it is reported that Saks unlawfully deducted employee pay for a variety of reasons related to situations outside of an employee’s control. For example, past employees have alleged that Saks deducted their pay when customers returned items without a receipt, and when customers purchased items at a location different from where they were returned. Under Saks compensation structure, such deductions allegedly left sales associates with significantly reduced take-home pay in comparison to hours actually worked. Such deductions are unlawful.
Finkelstein, Blankinship, Frei-Pearson & Garber, LLP has recovered millions of dollars for employees who were not being paid fairly and is currently investigating claims regarding Saks alleged commission based compensation structure. If you or someone you know works, or has worked at Saks Fifth Avenue flagship location at 611 5th Avenue, New York, NY, please contact our office so that we can discuss your legal options.