In general, if you have worked more than 40 hours in a pay week, and are not "exempt", you must be paid an overtime rate for all hours over 40. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State.Employment law, or sometimes referred to as labor law, is the area of law that deals with the relationship between employers and employees. Employment law consists of thousands of federal and state statutes. Employment law covers a variety of issues that occur at the workplace. "Employee" means the incumbent of a position holding the position in accordance with these rules and the Civil Service Law. 3. Non-exempt employees must be paid at least 1.5 times their hourly salary for overtime hours.