The General Schedule (GS) classification and pay system covers the majority of civilian white-collar Federal employees (about 1.5 million worldwide) These locality pay areas are applicable in January 2023 and were defined using criteria consistently applied for all locations throughout the country.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. If you think we may have recovered unpaid wages for you, use the Workers Owed Wages (WOW) application to search and claim them. 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. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. Title 5 Pay covers employees under the General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) pay plans. Frequently Asked Questions About Pay. Find out more about the pay lag, the overtime cap, and what happens when you leave your job.