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What are the Meal and Rest Break Laws in New York?
Many states require that employers provide meal periods and rest breaks (paid or unpaid), and some specify a particular time when breaks or meal periods must be given. Where both the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and a state labor law apply, the employee is entitled...
Special Wage Laws in New York
Problems arise when employers fail to recognize and count certain hours worked as compensable time. Under federal law, “hours worked” may include time spent by the employee on-call, waiting for work to perform while on duty, or attending lectures,...
What are New York’s Smoking and Vaping Laws in the Workplace?
As an employer, did you know that New York regulates smoking, vaping (i.e., the use of an electronic cigarette), and the use of tobacco? New York’s smoking and vaping laws in the workplace are as follows: No-Smoking and No-Vaping Requirements Employers are...
