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New York Wage and Hour Laws <\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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New York wage and hour laws are state regulations that govern employee compensation, workplace hours, and basic labor standards. These rules establish strict legal mandates for minimum wage rates, overtime pay, and required meal breaks.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Wage and hour laws<\/span> govern wage disputes and other claims that arise in the workplace. These laws establish basic requirements and standards, including rules about minimum wage<\/span> and overtime pay<\/span><\/a>. If a New York employer<\/span> violates any of these laws, they will face fines and other severe penalties.<\/p>\n

As an employee working in New York State<\/span>, you owe it to yourself to become familiar with the local wage and hour laws<\/span>. It\u2019s a way to protect yourself and ensure that your employer treats you fairly.<\/p>\n

This article explores how state and\u00a0federal laws<\/span>\u00a0affect employee rights and what to do if someone violates your rights. It examines minimum wage<\/span> rates<\/span>, paid family leave<\/span>, and other issues that concern workers in New York City<\/span> (NYC<\/span>) and the rest of the state.<\/p>\n

If you feel that your employer has violated the local wage and hour laws<\/span>, contact an experienced employment law<\/span> attorney<\/a>. They\u2019ll examine your situation and help you decide the best way to proceed.<\/p>\n

The Department of Labor<\/span> and Fair Labor Standards Act<\/span><\/h2>\n

In addition to New York\u2019s wage and hour laws<\/span>, there are federal laws<\/span> that protect employees. One of the most important laws is the Fair Labor Standards Act<\/span> (FLSA<\/span>), which is governed by the U.S. Department of Labor<\/span> (DOL<\/span>). It protects employees from being taken advantage of by their employers.<\/p>\n

Some of the provisions of the FLSA<\/span><\/a> deal with:<\/p>\n