Specifically, the Equal Pay Act of 1963 mandates that women and men be given equal pay for equal work in the same workplace. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State.Although this wage disparity has decreased since the late 1970s—when it was 62 percent—it reflects the long road to realizing fully equal pay in the workplace. Spread of hours – If your workday lasts longer than ten hours, you may be entitled to extra daily pay. From the iconic Central Park to neighborhood playgrounds, we own and operate some of the most exemplary green spaces in the world.