The Matter of Walter E. Carver v. State of New York

This opinion is uncorrected and subject to revision before publication in the New York Reports. ----------------------------------------------------------------- No. 139 In the Matter of Walter E. Carver, Respondent, v. State of New York, et al., Appellants. Valerie Figueredo, for appellants. Susan C. Antos, for respondent. National Center for Law and Economic Justice, amicus curiae. LIPPMAN, Chief Judge: We hold that petitioner, who performed work for the City of New York in exchange for cash public assistance and food stamps, is protected by the federal minimum wage provisions of - 1 - - 2…