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ANNUAL WAGE NOTICES DUE FEBRUARY 1
Recent changes to the New York State Labor Law eliminate the requirement to provide a wage notice
annually. Dealers must continue to provide a wage notice annually. Dealers must provide a wage notice to
every new employee at the time of hire.
When must the notice be given to employees?
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At the time the employee is hired
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Annually, between January and February 1.
Which employees should get a form?
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Every employee must get a form.
What information has to be on the form?
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Dealership Name (including DBAs)
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Regular Rate of Pay
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Dealership Address
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Overtime Rate, if Applicable
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Telephone Number
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Regular Payday
Must I retain completed forms? If yes, for how long?
The signed forms must be kept on file for six years.
What is the penalty for not giving proper notice?
Penalties have increased up to $5,000 per employee for failure to provide the notice.
GNYADA can assist your dealership in completing the forms
GNYADA was the first industry group to provide
members with a Guide to New York State
Labor Law Employee Pay Rate and
Payday Forms which includes
instructions and completed
sample forms. This Guide
along with blank forms can be
found on our website at www. gnyada.com.Repealed