Working in New York
America is a country built on the backs of immigrants, most of whom passed through the harbours of New York. Today, the ports of entry may have become more dispersed, but New York is...
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Working Hours
New York is a city that lives and breathes the phrase, ‘work hard, play hard.’ General work hours are 09:00 to 17:00, 40 hours a week, but depending on what industry you are in, those...
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Finding Work
Finding a job bussing tables in NYC is easy, finding a job in your chosen field is another story. People from all over America and countries around the world come to NYC searching for...
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Voluntary & Charity Work
New York is home to an unceasing volume of volunteer opportunities, from museum docents to trash collectors to volunteer lawyers. Depending upon your interests, there will be an...
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Working As A Freelancer Or Contractor
It is the dream of every New Yorker to work freelance, and with so many companies looking to outsource their work instead of paying full-time employees, this dream is becoming a reality...
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Employment Contracts
New York’s labour laws are pretty comprehensive and therefore it is not unusual to start a new job and not sign a contract. Your basic rights are outlined in the law, so in the case of a...
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Labour Law
Wage
Because of the high cost of living in New York, the minimum wage is higher than the federal level ($5.15) at $7.15, and any hours worked over 40 must be paid at time and a half...
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Company Closure
If your company closes, you may be owed a benefits package depending on how long you have worked there, and if you signed a contract with the company. This, however, is no guarantee. The...
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