California's employment laws cover a wide array of practices, from wage and hour regulations to workplace safety, discrimination, and harassment protections. The New York State Minimum Wage must be paid for each hour worked.In 2016, California passed various labor and employment laws which directly impact the hospitality industry. Here, we explore recent California labor laws and regulations that every hospitality business owner and manager should understand. This fact sheet contains general information on how the FLSA applies to employees of hotels and motels. The Hospitality Wage Order requires hourly rates for all non-exempt employees, except for commissioned salespersons. When a New York employer hires a new employee, specific information must be reported to the state within 20 calendar days of the hiring date. What will a Biden presidency mean for NYC hospitality? California Enacts Law Requiring Certain Employers to Offer Open Positions to Laid Off Employees in the Travel and Hospitality Industries. Certain nonexempt workers in New York state may be entitled to an extra hour of pay when their work day spans more than ten hours.