New York State Amends Employee Notice at Time of Hiring Requirements

On July 28, 2009, New York Governor David Paterson signed legislation that requires employers to give new employees at the time of their hiring written notification stating their rate of pay, overtime rate of pay and regular pay day. The new law requires the employer to obtain a written acknowledgement from employees indicating receipt of the notice. The legislation, effective for all employees hired on or after October 26, 2009, amends Section 195(1) of the New York Labor Law. View full article