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Work State Law For Employees In Middlesex
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Yes, New Jersey is an “at-will” employment state. This means employers can fire employees for any reason and at any time. Employers are not required to give notice. However, employers cannot fire employees for unlawful reasons such as discrimination.
As our New Jersey employment lawyers can explain to you, employment at will is the principle that you can be fired from your job for virtually any reason, or even for no reason at all. It is the default rule in most states, including both New Jersey and New York.
Federal laws require employers to act fairly and protect the health of employees. Review this chart for an overview of the most common laws. The Department of Labor provides more in-depth explanations of labor laws.
Is There a Limit on Working Hours in New York? The New York State Department of Labor does not limit the number of hours employees can work per day. This means employers may legally ask their employees to work shifts of eight, ten, twelve, or more hours each day.
There are no limits on: The number of work hours per day (except for children under 18)
Presently, no OSHA standard to regulate extended and unusual shifts in the workplace exists. A work period of eight consecutive hours over five days with at least eight hours of rest in between shifts defines a standard shift. Any shift that goes beyond this standard is considered to be extended or unusual.
Work any number of hours in a day: New York employers are not restricted in the number of hours they require employees to work each day. This means that an employer may legally ask an individual to work shifts of 8, 10, 12 or more hours each day.
Employees' rights and benefits may depend on whether they are employed full time or part time. Generally, Employers define full-time Employees as those who work at least 35-40 hours during a seven-day workweek.
Short answer: Full-time employment is usually considered between 30-40 hours a week, while part-time employment is usually less than 30 hours a week.
Generally, working 32 hours or more weekly may classify an employee as full-time, aligning with the IRS and the Affordable Care Act's criteria, which consider 30 hours a week or 130 hours a month as full-time. For the most accurate definition, consulting directly with the employer in question is advised.