Employment & Worker Protection · New York
NYC Fair Workweek Law (Retail + Fast Food)
Int 1396 / Int 1387 - enacted in New York.
- Enacted
- Status
- 2017
- Enacted
- 51
- States with employment & worker protection laws
- 62/100
- New York strictness
The bottom line
NYC Fair Workweek Law (Retail + Fast Food) is an enacted law in New York, part of a mature, broadly-adopted employment & worker protection landscape.
- Enacted
- effective 2017-11-26
- 51
- states have employment & worker protection laws
- 107/107
- employment & worker protection laws enacted nationally
- 62/100
- New York strictness score
Data compiled 2026-03-18 from the official New York legislative record linked below; laws can be amended or repealed after this date.
Regulatory Snapshot: NYC Fair Workweek Law (Retail + Fast Food)
NYC Fair Workweek Law (Retail + Fast Food) (Int 1396 / Int 1387) is an enacted law in New York under the Employment & Worker Protection category. It was enacted on 2017-05-30 and becomes effective on 2017-11-26. New York currently reports 8 tracked regulations with 7 already in force, giving the state a regulatory strictness score of 62/100 relative to the national baseline. PlainRegWatch compiled this entry's data on 2026-03-18; consult the linked official source for the current, authoritative text.
Nationally, 107 employment & worker protection statutes have been enacted and 0 additional bills remain pending - 51 distinct jurisdictions have codified rules in this area so far. That places New York within a mature and broadly adopted employment & worker protection landscape where compliance programs typically hinge on definitions in Int 1396 / Int 1387 itself.
Applicability under NYC Fair Workweek Law (Retail + Fast Food): NYC fast food chains 30+ locations. NYC retail employers 20+ employees. Penalty exposure is documented as: $200-$500/violation for fast food. $250-$500 for retail. NYC Dept of Consumer Affairs enforcement. Notable exemptions: Seasonal employees. Employees hired for specific events..
Summary
New York City Fair Workweek Laws for fast food (72-hr advance notice) and retail (72-hr advance notice, on-call scheduling ban).
Key Requirements
Fast food: 72-hr advance schedule. Clopenings banned unless worker consent + $100 premium. Retail: 72-hr advance notice, no on-call shifts, no last-minute cancellations without pay.
Penalties
$200-$500/violation for fast food. $250-$500 for retail. NYC Dept of Consumer Affairs enforcement.
Applicability
NYC fast food chains 30+ locations. NYC retail employers 20+ employees.
Exemptions
Seasonal employees. Employees hired for specific events.
Official Source
https://www.nyc.gov/site/dca/about/fairworkweek.pageHow New York compares on employment & worker protection
51 states regulate employment & worker protection - New York ranks #7 by overall regulatory strictness. Bar = state strictness score (0–100).
| # | State | Strictness |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 100 |
| 2 | Colorado | 76 |
| 3 | Texas | 69 |
| 4 | Connecticut | 62 |
| 5 | Illinois | 62 |
| 6 | Minnesota | 62 |
| 7 | New York (this state) | 62 |
| 8 | Oregon | 62 |
| 9 | Washington | 62 |
| 10 | Delaware | 59 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which states have employment & worker protection regulations?
As of the last verification, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection regulations, with 0 additional bills pending across other states. New York is among the states that has enacted such legislation. Browse all employment & worker protection regulations at plainregwatch.com for the complete state-by-state comparison.
When was NYC Fair Workweek Law (Retail + Fast Food) enacted?
NYC Fair Workweek Law (Retail + Fast Food) was enacted on 2017-05-30 and became effective on 2017-11-26. It was introduced as Int 1396 / Int 1387.
What are the penalties for violating NYC Fair Workweek Law (Retail + Fast Food)?
$200-$500/violation for fast food. $250-$500 for retail. NYC Dept of Consumer Affairs enforcement. Note that enforcement mechanisms and penalty structures may vary. Consult the official statute and qualified legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.
Does NYC Fair Workweek Law (Retail + Fast Food) apply to small businesses?
NYC fast food chains 30+ locations. NYC retail employers 20+ employees. Many state regulations include thresholds or exemptions for smaller organizations. Review the full applicability criteria and consult legal counsel to determine your obligations.
How does New York compare to other states on employment & worker protection?
New York has a regulatory strictness score of 62/100, based on 7 enacted regulations out of 8 tracked. Nationally, 51 states have enacted employment & worker protection laws. Visit our state comparison page for a full ranking.
Where can I read the full text of NYC Fair Workweek Law (Retail + Fast Food)?
The official text of NYC Fair Workweek Law (Retail + Fast Food) (Int 1396 / Int 1387) is available from the New York legislature. PlainRegWatch links to the official source for every tracked regulation. We recommend reviewing the full statute alongside qualified legal counsel for compliance planning.
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The bottom line
This law is already in force - here's what matters for employment & worker protection compliance.
- NYC Fair Workweek Law (Retail + Fast Food) is enacted in New York, effective 2017-11-26. Official source
- 51 states now regulate employment & worker protection; New York ranks #7 by strictness - compare requirements before you operate across state lines. Compare states
- See every regulation New York tracks across all five policy areas. New York profile
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