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Labour Relations Act On Working Hours In New York
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Labor Law Section 162 sets forth the required meal periods for employees in New York State.
Employers in New York State must provide all employees time off for meals, after working a certain number of hours. In general, employers must provide at least 30 minutes of unpaid time off if an employee works more than 6 hours. The Meal Period Guidelines outline the requirements.
Labor Law Section 162 sets forth the required meal periods for employees in New York State.
Presently, no OSHA standard to regulate extended and unusual shifts in the workplace exists. A work period of eight consecutive hours over five days with at least eight hours of rest in between shifts defines a standard shift. Any shift that goes beyond this standard is considered to be extended or unusual.
Work any number of hours each week: Employers are not restricted to a 40-hour work week. This means that your employer has the authority to require you to work more than 40 hours in a given calendar week. Of course, overtime laws apply to any hours over 40 worked in a calendar week.
You may also call the Task Force hotline at 1-888-469-7365. Reports may remain anonymous.
While New York City employment laws primarily protect workers within the city's limits, there are situations where out-of-state workers can also be covered. Factors such as the employer's location, the nature of the work, and specific contract agreements all play a role in determining whether NYC laws apply.
New York City's Labor Law 200, applying to laborers such as construction workers, describes the duty of employers and construction site owners “to protect the health and safety of employees” by assuring them of “reasonable and adequate protection” for any type of work they have been hired to perform.
The Department of Labor helps collect wages owed to workers who have not received the minimum wage, once they file a claim with us. Labor Standards investigates and endeavors to collect on claims for: Unpaid wages. Withheld wages. Illegal deductions.