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Types (2)
Independent Contractor Agreement – Establishes the terms of a working relationship between an independent contractor and their client.
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Subcontractor Agreement – Establishes a professional relationship between a contractor and a subcontractor.
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Laws
- Labor Statutes: Chapter 31
- Definition of Employee: LAB § 190(2)
- Minimum Wage: $15/hr (NYC, Long Island, Westchester) | $12.50/hr (all other NYS counties) (LAB § 652)
- Overtime: One and a half (1.5) times the employee’s hourly wage (Dept. of Labor NY FAQ).
- Record Keeping: Employers must maintain accurate payroll records for at least six (6) years (LAB § 195(4)).
At-Will Employment
Permitted? Yes, employers may terminate an employee for any legal reason or no reason at all (“at-will”). However, termination based on discriminatory motives (age, race, religion, gender, marital or familial status, pregnancy, and disability, to name a few) are prohibited by state and federal laws.