1. By Jody Mager Work-Based Learning Coordinator
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS By
Jody Mager
Work-Based Learning Coordinator
Fox Lane High School

2. 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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3. SICK/VACATION DAYS Employers are not required to give time off for:
Illness
Vacation
Holidays
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4. CURRENT NYS MINIMUM WAGE
$7.15
$7.15
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5. PERSONNEL FILE
You may view the materials in your personnel file in the presence of company officials.
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6. PARKING
Employees are required to park away from the entrance. These spots are reserved for customers/clients.
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7. This is unacceptable behavior
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
NYS Employment Law provides protection against individuals who make your workplace uncomfortable.
This is unacceptable behavior
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8. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Employers shall not discriminate against:
Age
Sex
Nationality
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9. TERMINATION Termination may occur due to: Excessive absence
Excessive lateness
Poor performance
Fighting
Inappropriate dress
Using drugs/alcohol
Stealing
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10. 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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11. NYS DISABILITY INSURANCE
Provides partial payment if injured off the job
Employee responsible to pay the premium
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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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!
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