Labour Laws For Employees In Queens
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Maintain Accurate Records: Keep thorough and accurate records of employee information, hours worked, wages, and any other documentation required by labor laws. This includes records of training sessions, safety inspections, and policy acknowledgments.
NYS Law says if you work >=6 hours you must get a 30 minute break and the break must be away from your desk/worksite.
Comments Section What the law requires is the minimum your employer must do. New York requires you to have a 30-minute meal break at 6 hours worked. Your employer, however, may also require you to take a longer lunch. So, if they're taking an hour out of your check, make sure you're taking an hour off.
Is There a Limit on Working Hours in New York? The New York State Department of Labor does not limit the number of hours employees can work per day. This means employers may legally ask their employees to work shifts of eight, ten, twelve, or more hours each day.
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.
Agency: New York State Department of Labor. Division: Division of Labor Standards Local Office. Phone Number: (888) 469-7365. Business Hours: Monday - Friday: AM - PM. Staff is available through the automated phone system during business hours. Call volume is often high. If you don't get through, call back later.
A BOFE representative will review the report to determine whether to investigate the employer. If BOFE starts an investigation, it may inspect the worksite, issue citations for violations, work with the employer to correct the problem, and collect any unpaid wages owed to workers.
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Submit form LS223 to make a claim regarding unpaid wages, unpaid wage supplements, minimum wage or overtime violations, illegal deductions, or if your employer fails to give you the required meal period, day of rest, paystub, etc.
