The Department enforces the Council's policies that stimulate the fair and equitable involvement of Oakland Businesses, Workers, and Residents. Employers are required to: Pay 1 and ½ times the regular rate, when work exceeds 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week.Employees who perform at least 2 hours of work in a particular week within Oakland are entitled to accrue paid sick leave. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. Employers and HR professionals can use this guide to better understand the labor laws covering New York businesses and to better manage compliance. "City" shall mean the City of Oakland. "Employee" shall mean any person who: a. The official website of the City of Oakland. Find out about meetings, request City services through OAK 311, or contact the Mayor and City Council. The Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) enforces San Francisco labor laws.