Child Labor Laws Minors who are under age 18:May be

employed between the hours of 6 AM and 10 PM on days when they have school the next day.

Minors…May be

employed between 6 AM and 12 Midnight

on days that they do not have school the next day

Minors cannot :Be forced to

work more than 6 days in a row

Work more than 4 hours a day

Accumulate more than 28 hours a week during school

Except for Minors that are…Students

enrolled in a Cooperative Work Experience Program

They may be employed six hours a day but still not to exceed 28 hours during a school week

When school is not in session, Minors may… Be employed

any number of hours a day and up to six days a week

Minors may Never work in:Hazardous

Industries unless they are enrolled in recognized Cooperative Vocational Training Programs

Illness and Vacation…

Believe it or not, there is no law stating that employers must give you time off for holidays, illness, or vacation.

These are decided upon through negotiation.

Breaks or Rest PeriodsNew York State

Law requires employers to give employees a 30 minute rest period after 5 hours of work

Performance ReviewDo you wonder

how you are doing as an employee?

You are legally allowed to examine your file and dispute items you feel are incorrect

Money, Money, MoneyMinimum Wage

in NY State is $5.15 per hour.

You should receive a list of the deductions taken from your gross pay.

Protect yourself…

Sexual Harassment is ILLEGAL but unfortunately can happen to you! Report it!!!

Do a great job or else…Some possible reasons for

Termination: Misuse of Equipment or Computers

Excessive Absences and/ or Lateness

Poor performance

Fighting

Foul Language

Improper Attire

Smoking

Workers Compensation

You are covered under NY State Law for any injury that occurs while you are doing your job

NYS Disability InsuranceIf you are injured off the job you are covered under this NY State Law.

Provides partial reimbursement of salary.

Must be 18 or over to collect.

Unemployment Insurance In NY State you

are entitled to this if you lost your job through no fault of your own.

You have been employed during the year for at least 20 weeks.

Family Medical Leave Act

FMLA grants women and men 12 weeks of time to take care of their family.

This includes care for newborns or elderly parents. This Unpaid Leave says the employer must hold your job for you.

Employee Rights

Are you now more aware of your rights as an EMPLOYEE?