Since there is no New York state law two weeks notice requirement, employers do not have to guarantee employment to their workers. N.Y. Labor Law, § 195(6) requires employers to provide written notice to discharged employees, stating the effective date of termination.There is no specific law requiring notice to your employer if you choose to quit or leave your job. New York is an "at-will employment" state. Employers must give their workers a written notice of termination that includes the dates their employment and benefits end. 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. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. Two weeks' notice is not required in New York. Q: Can my boss show preferential treatment at work to one of his relatives or friends?