Effective October 26, 2009, employers in New York must provide newly-hired employees with written notice of their rate of pay, rate of overtime pay (if applicable) and the regular pay day. Employers must also obtain written acknowledgment of newly-hired employees’ receipt of this notice.
The purpose of this new law, which amends NY Labor Law 195(1), is to help employees determine whether their paychecks properly reflect their correct wages, and to avoid confusion between employers and employees regarding overtime. The Commissioner of Labor is expected to issue guidance regarding the content and form of the notice.