Employer Schedule Change Rights

Summary

In New York, employers must notify employees of their schedule 14 days in advance. If changes occur within this period, they must pay for at least 2 hours at the regular rate. If called in and sent home without working, employees should be paid for at least 3 hours at the minimum wage. Contact the NY Department of Labor if rights are violated.

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Basically I got a schedule for a double shift a week and a half ago and I just one hour before my second shift and I was talking about it to my employees, employers, etc. when that day comes an hour before my second shift started they told me I cannot work anymore because they put me over * hours and that they wouldn’t be able to pay me. When I asked why they put me on the schedule if they couldn’t pay me they threatened to fire me
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New york
In New York, there are no maximum hour limitations for employees 18 years or older. However, employers must pay overtime (*.* times your regular rate) if you work more than * hours per week. If you feel your rights have been violated, you may contact the NY Department of Labor.
They notified me * hour before my shift started that they cannot have me working a double shift
In New York, your employer is required to notify you of your schedule at least 14 days in advance. If changes are made within this period, they must pay you for at least * hours at your regular pay rate. If you believe your rights have been violated, you may contact the NY Department of Labor.
What are my rights regarding when they should tell me when I don’t have to come in a day
In New York:
- Employers must notify you of your schedule 14 days in advance.
- Any changes within this period require them to pay you for at least * hours at your regular rate.
- If you're called in and sent home (without working), they should pay you for at least * hours at the minimum wage.
If violated, contact NY Department of Labor.