PAID Holidays: Paid Holidays are days for which an eligible employee receives a regular day's pay, but is not required to perform work. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations or holidays (federal or otherwise).Employers do not have to give employees holiday pay if the employee voluntarily works on the holiday. Employees who are required to work on a holiday will receive straight time pay in addition to regular pay for working the holiday. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. Employers are required to post in the workplace notices of certain employment rights, such as the applicable minimum wage and workers' compensation laws. The issue of on-call and waiting time is a confusing area of employment law. Is Your Rebate Check in The Mail? We'll provide you with learning and growth opportunities to set you up for success in your career. MyUI Claimant Portal.