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By

Jody Mager

Work-Based Learning Coordinator

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WORKING HOURS FOR MINORS

Students may work between: 6 a.m and 10 p.m.

Monday through Thursday.

6 a.m. and 12 a.m. Friday through Sunday.

Students may work: No more than 4 hours

during the school year. No more than 28 hours

per week.

Exceptions:C-op students may work up

to 6 hours per day

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SICK/VACATION DAYS

Employers are not required to give time off for:

Illness Vacation Holidays

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CURRENT NYS MINIMUM WAGE

$7.15$7.15

$7.15$7.15

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PERSONNEL FILE

You may view the materials in your personnel file in the presence of

company officials.

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PARKING

Employees are required to park away from the entrance. These

spots are reserved for customers/clients.

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SEXUAL HARASSMENT

NYS Employment Law provides

protection against

individuals who make your workplace

uncomfortable.

This is unacceptable

behavior

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Employers shall not discriminate against:

Age Sex Nationality

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TERMINATION

Termination may occur due to:

Excessive absence Excessive lateness Poor performance Fighting Inappropriate dress Using drugs/alcohol Stealing

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UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

You are entitled to unemployment

insurance if:

You have been employed for at least 20 weeks & have lost the job due to no fault of your own

HS Students are not eligible for unemployment insurance.

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NYS DISABILITY INSURANCE

Provides partial payment if injured off the job Employee responsible to pay the premium

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WORKER’S COMPENSATION LAW

If you are injured while on the job, NYS Worker’s Compensation Law provides

coverage for you.

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HAZARDOUS OCCUPATIONS

There are 18 hazardous industries that minors

are forbidden to be employed in. Some

include:

Excavation Operations Working with

Explosives Working with

Elevators Logging Occupations

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FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE ACT

Employers must provide unpaid leave for:

Newborn Care (this includes adopted and foster children)

Care for a Family Member with a Serious Illness

Employee with a Serious Illness

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BREAKS/REST PERIODS

According to NYS Law, employers are required to given their employees a 30 minute break after they have worked

five hours.

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KEEP THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

You have just learned about all of your rights as an employee.

Keep this information handy, you may need it some day!