The Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) took effect on April 9, 2011. The law requires employers to give written notice of wage rates to each new hire.This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers. No. That's not legal. If you are not permitted to leave the employer must pay you. Work: How am I supposed to call in four hours before my scheduled shift if I only wake up one hour before? Learn about employment laws that cover wrongful discharge, workers' compensation, safety violations, discrimination, family and medical leave, and more. Get an overview of the most common workplace laws. These include family and medical leave, workplace safety, discrimination, and more.