For information on “Child Labor” go to:
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/business_ny/employer_responsibilities/workprot/wphmpg.htm
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Q: How many hours can an employer ask an employee to work?
A: There are no limits on:
- The number of work hours per day (except for children under 18)
- How early in the morning an adult employee may work
- How late in the day an adult employee may work
In some industries and occupations, an employee must receive 24 hours of rest in each calendar week. Such jobs include work:
- In factories
- In mercantile establishments
- In hotels (except resort/seasonal hotels)
- In restaurants (except small, rural restaurants)
- As an elevator operator
- As a watchman
- As a janitor
- As a superintendent
For a complete list of the “day of rest” provision of the law, go to: http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menugetf.cgi?COMMONQUERY=LAWS
October 2018
Tags: New York, Wage and Hour
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