{"id":6718,"date":"2012-04-04T19:42:00","date_gmt":"2012-04-05T00:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=6718"},"modified":"2026-04-20T03:06:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:06:37","slug":"new-york-employment-law","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.brightmine.com\/us\/resources\/hr-compliance\/new-york-employment-law\/","title":{"rendered":"New York employment law overview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-primary-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-efae2095 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7fc3d43a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8e1436f2 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<p class=\"\">by the <strong>Brightmine Editorial Team<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">New York has many laws that provide greater protections to employees than federal law, including broader antidiscrimination protections, pregnancy accommodation rights, a higher minimum wage and health care continuation coverage obligations for smaller employers, but generally follows federal law with respect to topics such as occupational safety and health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Select New York employment requirements are summarized below to help an employer understand the range of employment laws affecting the employer-employee relationship in the state. An employer must <a href=\"\/us\/solutions\/hr-compliance\/\">comply<\/a> with both federal and state law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An employer must also comply with applicable municipal law obligations affecting the employment relationship, in addition to complying with state and federal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"EEO-Diversity-and-Employee-Relations\">EEO, diversity and employee relations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Key New York requirements impacting EEO, diversity and employee relations are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fair employment practices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL), which applies to all employers, prohibits an employer from discriminating against employees, applicants and unpaid interns. Protected characteristics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Age (18 and older)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Race (including hair texture, protective hairstyles and other traits historically associated with race)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Creed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Color<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">National origin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Sex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Sexual orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Gender identity and expression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Disability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Military status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Predisposing genetic characteristics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Familial status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Marital status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Status as a victim of domestic violence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Employees may also bring sexual harassment claims regardless of the size of the employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The NYSHRL also prohibits any person from retaliating against any person who has opposed any practices or acts forbidden under the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">New York&#8217;s Compassionate Care Act (CCA) automatically deems a certified medical marijuana patient as having a disability for purposes of the NYSHRL. Accordingly, registered certified patients are protected from adverse employment actions based on their health conditions and resulting marijuana use under the antidiscrimination provisions of the NYSHRL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Equal pay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An employer shall not pay an employee with status within one or more protected class or classes a wage at a rate less than the rate at which an employee without status within the same protected class or classes in the same establishment is paid for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Equal work on a job the performance of which requires equal skill, effort and responsibility, and which is performed under similar working conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Substantially similar work, when viewed as a composite of skill, effort, and responsibility, and performed under similar working conditions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">A wage differential is permissible where payment is made pursuant to a differential based on a seniority system, a merit system, a system which measures earnings by quantity or quality of production, or a bona fide factor other than status within one or more protected classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discussion of wages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An employer may not prohibit employees from inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their wages or the wages of another employee. Exceptions apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An employer is permitted to create a written policy establishing reasonable workplace and workday limitations on the time, place and manner of inquiries, discussions or disclosures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy accommodation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Under the NYSHRL, an employer must provide reasonable accommodations for medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth that inhibit the exercise of a normal bodily function or are demonstrable by medically accepted clinical or laboratory diagnostic techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whistleblower protections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Similar to federal law, the New York False Claims Act allows whistleblowers to file claims on behalf of state and local governments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and\/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Recruiting-and-Hiring\">Recruiting and hiring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Key New York requirements impacting recruiting and hiring are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Credit checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">New York&#8217;s Fair Credit Reporting Act (NYFCRA) provides that certain employers may not use consumer credit history for employment purposes subject to limited exceptions. Employers and employees exempt from the general prohibition include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Employers that are required to use an individual\u2019s consumer credit history for employment purposes by state law, federal law, or a self-regulatory organization (as defined by federal securities law);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Persons applying for certain law enforcement positions;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Persons in positions that are subject to a background investigation by a state agency, so long as the state agency complies with certain requirements;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Persons in positions that require employees to be bonded under state or federal law;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Persons in positions that require employees to possess security clearance under state or federal law;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Persons in non-clerical positions with regular access to trade secrets, intelligence information or national security information;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Certain persons with authority to enter certain agreements valued at $10,000 or more; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Persons in positions with regular duties that allow employees to modify digital security systems established to prevent the unauthorized use of the employer\u2019s or client\u2019s networks or databases.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criminal checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An employer with 10 or more employees may not refuse to hire an applicant based on a prior conviction, unless the criminal offense is directly related to the position in question, or the conviction establishes that the applicant would pose an &#8220;unreasonable risk&#8221; to other employees or to the general public if hired. The employer must consider certain factors when deciding whether to deny employment based on a prior conviction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salary history inquiry restrictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">New York restricts salary history inquiries and prohibits an employer from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Relying on an applicant&#8217;s wage or salary history to determine whether to make an offer or determine wages or salary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Seeking, requesting or requiring an applicant&#8217;s or current employee&#8217;s wage or salary history as a condition to be interviewed or considered for an employment offer, or promotion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Seeking, requesting or requiring an applicant&#8217;s or current employee&#8217;s wage or salary history from a current or former employer, employee or agent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Refusing to interview, hire, promote or otherwise employ or retaliating against an applicant or current employee based upon prior wage or salary history, because the employee did not provide wage or salary history, because the employee filed a complaint with the Department of Labor alleging a legal violation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Applicants or current employees may voluntarily, and without prompting, disclose or verify wage or salary history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An employer may confirm wage or salary history under certain circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and\/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-secondary-light-gray-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fcdab8bb wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Want to make smarter, more-informed decisions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.274), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-secondary-blue-color has-primary-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"\/us\/products\/hr-compliance-center\/\" style=\"border-radius:100px\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Wage-and-Hour\">Wage and hour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Key New York requirements impacting wages and hours are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minimum wage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The minimum wage for employees in New York varies depending on an employer&#8217;s location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">New York also has five Minimum Wage Orders that establish wage and hour standards for employees in different industries (i.e., hospitality, building service, farm workers, nonprofit institutions and miscellaneous industries and occupations).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In addition to the minimum wage, a specific amount must be paid for the maintenance of required uniforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overtime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In New York, most employees must receive one and one-half times their regular rate of pay for every hour they work over 40 in a given workweek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There are higher overtime thresholds for domestic workers who reside in their employer&#8217;s home and for certain agricultural employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meal breaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Employees must be provided unpaid break time for meals as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Factory workers are entitled to a 60-minute lunch break between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and a 60-minute meal break at the time midway between the beginning and end of the shift for all shifts of more than six hours starting between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. and lasting more than six hours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Nonfactory workers are entitled to a 30-minute lunch break between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. for shifts six hours or longer that extend over that period and a 45-minute meal break at the time midway between the beginning and end of the shift for all shifts of more than six hours starting between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">All workers are entitled to an additional 20-minute meal break between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. for workdays that extend from before 11:00 a.m. to after 7:00 p.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breastfeeding breaks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Nursing mothers must be provided reasonable unpaid break time (at least 20 minutes once every three hours) to express breast milk during the workday, for up to three years after the birth of a child. Employers must make reasonable efforts to provide nursing mothers with a private area or room other than a restroom in which to express their breast milk. The room or area that is provided should be in close proximity to the area in which the employee is located.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Child labor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Child labor laws in New York restrict the occupations in which minors may be employed and the number of hours and times during which they may work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Minors under the age of 18 are prohibited from working in a variety of hazardous occupations, including handling explosives, cleaning machinery, construction work and logging. Additional restrictions apply to minors under the age of 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Minors who are 16 or 17 years old generally may work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Up to four hours on a day preceding a school day (eight hours on a weekend or holiday or when school is not in session)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Up to 28 hours per week (48 hours when school is not in session)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Up to six days per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (to 12 a.m. with parental permission or when school is not in session)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Minors who are 14 or 15 years old generally may work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Up to three hours on any school day (eight hours when school is not in session)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Up to 18 hours per week (23 hours if in a work-study program or 40 hours when school is not in session)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Up to six days per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (to 9 p.m. from June 21 to Labor Day)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Minors are entitled to the same meal breaks as adult employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In order to work, minors must have an employment certificate (working papers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and\/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Pay-and-Benefits\">Pay and benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Key New York requirements impacting pay and benefits are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Payment of wages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Employers in New York may pay wages to employees in cash, by check, by direct deposit or using electronic paycards, if certain requirements are met, including receiving employees&#8217; advance written consent for direct deposit and electronic paycards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pay frequency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The required frequency of wage payments and the amount of lag time allowed before payment after the end of a pay period varies by type of employment. For example, manual workers generally must be paid weekly and no later than seven calendar days after the end of the week in which the wages were earned, while clerical and other workers must be paid at least semimonthly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wage deductions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An employer may make deductions from employees&#8217; wages that are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Explicitly required by law, a court or a government agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">For the benefit of the employee and authorized by the employee in writing (e.g., payments for insurance premiums, pension benefits or health and welfare benefits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pay statements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Employers must provide each employee with a pay statement with every payment of wages. Each pay statement must include certain itemized information (e.g., dates of work covered by the statement, rate of pay, gross and net wages, deductions, allowances). Electronic pay statements are permitted subject to certain conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wage notices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">New York&#8217;s Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) requires an employer to provide written notice to new employees, no later than 10 days after the date of hire, of certain pay-related information (e.g., pay rate, pay basis\/frequency, regular payday). The notice must be provided both in English and the employee&#8217;s primary language. Notices must also be provided at least seven calendar days before a change in the information included on the notice, if the change is not listed on the employee&#8217;s pay stub for the next pay period. The employer must also have employees sign a statement acknowledging receipt of the written notice. Notices may be provided electronically if the employer has a system in place allowing employees to acknowledge receipt, and print copies, of the notices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health care continuation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Group health policies issued to employers with between two and 19 employees are required to provide continuation of benefits in certain instances. New York&#8217;s law generally mirrors the federal Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). However, state law is more generous than federal law in that it requires group health policies issued to employers of any size to offer continuation coverage for up to 36 months. When group health insurance ends, health plans are required to offer individuals the opportunity to convert from a group policy to an individual policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temporary disability insurance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">New York&#8217;s temporary disability benefits (TDB) law provides partial wage replacement for up to 26 weeks in a 52-week period to eligible employees who are unable to work due to nonwork-related illnesses and injuries and to pregnancy-related disabilities. An employer may pay the entire cost of providing TDB or share the cost with employees. Employers must pay for plan costs not covered by employee contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and\/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Time-Off-and-Leaves-of-Absence\">Time off and leaves of absence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Key New York requirements impacting time off and leaves of absence are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paid family leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Employees are eligible for 10 weeks of paid family leave (PFL) during any 52-week calendar period at 60 percent of their average weekly wage. PFL benefits are paid through weekly payroll deductions. PFL may be taken for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">To care for a family member with a serious health condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">To bond with a newborn child, newly adopted child or newly placed foster child<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">For a qualifying exigency arising out of the employee&#8217;s spouse, domestic partner, child or parent being on active duty in the armed forces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An employee returning from PFL must be restored to the same or a comparable position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Paid-Sick-Leave\">Paid sick leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Covered employers must provide sick and safe leave to eligible employees. Whether the leave is paid or unpaid, and the amount of leave available, depends on the employer&#8217;s size and net income. Sick and safe leave may be taken for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">An employee&#8217;s or a covered family member&#8217;s mental or physical illness, injury or health condition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">An employee&#8217;s or a family member&#8217;s diagnosis, care or treatment of a mental or physical illness, injury or health condition; need for medical diagnosis; or preventive care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">An employee or a family member is the victim of domestic violence, a family offense, a sexual offense, stalking or human trafficking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paid prenatal personal leave<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The NYSSLL additionally requires covered employers to provide paid prenatal personal leave (PPPL) for health care services related to an employee&#8217;s pregnancy. While PPPL is part of the NYSSLL, state guidance clarifies that PPPL is separate and distinct from an employee&#8217;s sick leave entitlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other time off requirements affecting New York employers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">In addition to paid family leave and paid sick leave, a New York employer is also required to comply with other leave and time off laws, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-brightmine-list-item-spacing-small\">\n<li class=\"\">Military spouse leave (covering employers with 20 or more employees at one location)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Voting leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Military leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jury duty leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Crime victim\/witness leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Domestic violence leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bone marrow donor leave (covering employers with 20 or more employees)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Blood donor leave (covering employers with 20 or more employees)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Emergency responder leave<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Day of rest requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and\/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Health-and-Safety\">Health and safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Key New York requirements impacting health and safety are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smoke-free workplace<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The New York State Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking in indoor areas and workplaces. Employers must post appropriate signage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safe driving practices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">New York bans all texting while driving, and similarly prohibits the use of all hand-held cell phones while driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Be aware that where there is overlap between federal, state and\/or local law, complying with the law that offers the greatest rights or benefits to the employee will generally apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Organizational-Exit\">Organizational exit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Key New York requirements impacting organizational exit are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final pay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">An employer must pay terminated employees their final wages no later than the regular payday for the pay period during which the termination occurred. If the employee requests it, the employer must mail the final wages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">After the death of an employee, an employer must follow a specific set of probate rules in order to properly turn over any compensation owed to the deceased employee&#8217;s estate or survivors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mass layoff notifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The New York State Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (NYWARN) Act applies to employers with 50 or more employees (excluding part-time employees) or 50 or more employees (including part-time employees) who, in the aggregate, work at least 2,000 hours per a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">The NYWARN Act requires covered employers to provide 90 days&#8217; advance written notice of mass layoffs, plant closings or relocations to affected employees, their union representatives, the New York State Department of Labor and the local workforce investment board. 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