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Snow Shoveler Sues NYC for $3,300 Unpaid Wages

3/29/2026

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  • Jacob Jackson, a New York snow shoveler, sued the New York City Sanitation Department for underpayment in winter-storm work, claiming he should have earned $3,600 but received $300.
  • He alleges he worked 40 hours at $30 per hour after a blizzard and was paid only $19.14 for eight hours, leaving 32 hours unpaid.
  • The Sanitation Department has not commented on the allegations but says those awaiting payment should reach out.