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. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not require payment for time not worked, such as vacations, sick leave or federal or other holidays.Employers with 100 or more employees, regardless of income, must offer a minimum of 56 hours of paid leave annually. Employers with 100 or more employees must provide up to 56 hours of paid leave each calendar year. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. An employee has a right to take annual leave, subject to the right of the supervisor to schedule the time at which annual leave may be taken. Annual leave is a period of approved absence with pay from official duties. It is intended to allow the employee vacation, rest and recreation. This act requires certain employers to provide employees with expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID19. A regular full-time Town employee who is FMLA eligible, you may request up to six (6) weeks of paid parental leave.