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New York: rules and deadlines at a glance
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Workers' comp deadlines · Workers' comp benefits · Paid leave programs · Minimum wage · Final paycheck rules · Unemployment benefits · Meal break laws · Tipped minimum wage · Payday frequency · Rest break laws · Noncompete laws
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| Tell your employer | 30 days, in writing |
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| File a claim | 2 years from injury |
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| Waiting period | 7 days |
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| Waiting days paid back | After more than 14 days |
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| Max weekly benefit (2026) | $1,281.50 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027) |
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| State program | Paid Family Leave and Disability Benefits (DBL) |
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| Status | Paying benefits |
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Minimum wage Checked on official source
| State minimum wage | $17.00 (NYC, Long Island, Westchester); $16.00 elsewhere |
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| Next change | No increase on Jan. 1, 2027 |
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| If you are fired | Next regular payday |
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| If you quit | Next regular payday |
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| Maximum weekly benefit | $869 |
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| How long it lasts | 26 weeks |
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| Meal break required | 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on industry and shift timing |
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| Minimum cash wage | Varies; see NY DOL |
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| Most tips can count | Varies by region and industry |
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| Required frequency | Weekly for manual workers; twice a month for others |
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| Paid rest break | No state requirement |
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| Noncompetes | Allowed if reasonable |
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