Employees Covered by the Law 

• All employees who work 80+ hours per calendar year in  NYC and who have been employed by their employer 120 or more days
• The law applies regardless of immigration status. 

Employees NOT Covered by the Law 

• Government employees
• Certain employees subject to a collective bargaining agreement 

• Certain employees in motion picture, television, and live entertainment industries

   

Employers cannot punish, penalize, retaliate, or take any action against employees that might stop or deter them from exercising their rights under the law. Workers should immediately contact OLPS about retaliation. See below.

See attached poster for more details.