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The New York labor commission has announced that backstretch workers at Saratoga Racetrack in upstate New York have been cheated out of roughly $70,000 collectively each week. The study finds that individuals who work in the back of the track including grooms, hot walkers, and security were not paid minimum wage or given time and a half for overtime.

Many grooms and other workers revealed that they were paid a paltry $5.06 an hour, well below the state minimum wage of $7.15 an hour. In addition, they reported unsanitary living conditions. Many individuals reported being bitten by bed bugs. Also, they were not paid enough to afford to eat at restaurants in Saratoga Springs and so resorted to dining at soup kitchens.

The state labor commission will hold meetings with trainers to ensure everyone knows what is required. They will also be in discussions with the commission governing horse racing in the state to determine if labor violations should be a reason to take away a trainer’s license.

If you have not been paid fairly, contact the New York City minimum wage lawyers of Cary Kane Law at 212-868-6300 to discuss your situation and to determine your legal options.