By Jody Mager Work-Based Learning Coordinator EMPLOYEE RIGHTS By Jody Mager Work-Based Learning Coordinator Fox Lane High School
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 Fox Lane High School
SICK/VACATION DAYS Employers are not required to give time off for: Illness Vacation Holidays Fox Lane High School
CURRENT NYS MINIMUM WAGE $7.15 $7.15 Fox Lane High School
PERSONNEL FILE You may view the materials in your personnel file in the presence of company officials. Fox Lane High School
PARKING Employees are required to park away from the entrance. These spots are reserved for customers/clients. Fox Lane High School
This is unacceptable behavior SEXUAL HARASSMENT NYS Employment Law provides protection against individuals who make your workplace uncomfortable. This is unacceptable behavior Fox Lane High School
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Employers shall not discriminate against: Age Sex Nationality Fox Lane High School
TERMINATION Termination may occur due to: Excessive absence Excessive lateness Poor performance Fighting Inappropriate dress Using drugs/alcohol Stealing Fox Lane High School
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. Fox Lane High School
NYS DISABILITY INSURANCE Provides partial payment if injured off the job Employee responsible to pay the premium Fox Lane High School
WORKER’S COMPENSATION LAW If you are injured while on the job, NYS Worker’s Compensation Law provides coverage for you. Fox Lane High School
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 Fox Lane High School
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 Fox Lane High School
BREAKS/REST PERIODS According to NYS Law, employers are required to given their employees a 30 minute break after they have worked five hours. Fox Lane High School
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! Fox Lane High School