You have the right to receive at least an hourly  As of January 1, 2024, the minimum wage rate for workers in New York City is $16 per hour.

You may have the right to extra pay in addition to the hourly minimum wage, including:

• Overtime pay: Time and a half pay for working more than 40 hours in a week
• Call-in pay: Pay for being sent home early
• Split shift and spread of hours pay: Pay when the beginning of your workday and the end are more than 10 hours apart
• Uniform maintenance pay: Pay if you clean your own uniform

Your employer must give you:

• Written notice of pay rate when you’re hired
• Detailed wage statement (pay stub) each payday

You have additional rights and protections related to:

• Wage deductions
• Rest and breaks
• Workers under 18

You can learn more and file a claim for:

• Unpaid or withheld wages
• Illegal deductions
• Minimum wage and overtime

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You can get information about New York State's Paid Family Leave Law.

This law provides New Yorkers with job-protected, paid leave to:

• Bond with a newly born, adopted, or fostered child
• Care for a family member with a serious health condition
• Assist loved ones when a spouse, domestic partner, child, or parent is deployed abroad on active military service

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Under New York State law, you may be eligible for paid leave from work if:

• You or your child test positive for COVID-19
• You need to care for a close family member who has COVID-19

These rights are in addition to your rights under NYC’s Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law. If you are eligible for leave under State law, consider using State leave before using accrued sick leave under City law.

Your employer can’t:

• Require you to use accrued sick leave under City law first
• Mistreat or punish you for using or asking to use sick leave

Please note: the COVID-19 quarantine leave legislation expires on July 31, 2025.

For questions about the City’s sick leave law, visit the Paid Safe and Sick Leave page.

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Your employer must provide temporary disability benefits for off-the-job injuries or illnesses. This includes disabilities related to pregnancy or delivery. These benefits are different than Workers' Compensation, which you receive if you’re injured or become ill as a direct result of your job.

You can learn more about your rights and file a claim online or by phone.

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Many worker rights only apply to workers who are classified as employees. They would not apply to workers who are independent contractors.

Whether you are an employee or an independent contractor depends on several factors and the nature of your work arrangement.

Misclassification occurs when employers:

• Treat workers who should be considered employees as independent contractors
• Pay workers "off the books" without paying taxes

Misclassification denies workers their rights and benefits as employees.

You can learn more and report misclassification online or by phone.

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The State enforces labor laws for workers under 18.

State rules include:

• Minimum ages
• Work hours
• Types of work
• Requirements to work, including working papers

You can learn more online or by phone.

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