The General Schedule (GS) classification and pay system covers the majority of civilian white-collar Federal employees (about 1.5 million worldwide) 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. These locality pay areas are applicable in January 2023 and were defined using criteria consistently applied for all locations throughout the country. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) created this overview of important City, State, and federal laws so you know your rights at work. Title 5 Pay covers employees under the General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) pay plans. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. Your W-2 Wage and Tax Statement itemizes your total annual wages and the amount of taxes withheld from your paycheck. Do not come to the zoo if you do not have a timed ticket for entry. Issues such as time and leave, eligibility for health insurance coverage, personnel and pay practices and overtime are negotiated under the Citywide Contract.