This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. The law requires employers to give written notice of wage rates to each new hire.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. An individual could ask DOL to investigate and seek compliance, or file a private enforcement action to require the employer to provide the notice to employees. A termination that is unfair is not necessarily illegal. In most circumstances, employers can terminate employees "at will," meaning at any time for any reason. Except for specific limitations, employers can generally cut an employee's pay or work hours, but they need to let you know ahead of time. Under NYC's Fair Workweek Law, certain retail employers must give their employees predictable work schedules. Summary of the labor and workforce issues to be considered when establishing and growing a business in PA. The Commission cannot provide individuals with legal advice.