What is the mimimum length of time an employee must be scheduled/compensated for?

Question

This is employment related, so I need a source. We're in New York State.

Answer 1

When I was working hourly jobs it was always 2 hour shift minimums. (Those were in Maine, Maryland, California and South Dakota.) I think some of that was just accounting but may have been mandated by law. Check the link to the department of labor and call the NY State department of labor offices to find out more details.

Answer 2

There is no minimum length of time you must schedule an employee.
This is a tactic that some employers use to get employees to quit (because they are not scheduled enough hours that the employee wants/needs to work). The employee quits to find another job, can't collect unemployment, and the employer doesn't have to pay out unemployment. However, it is suggested, not required, that you schedual the employee at least an hour so that it doesn't appear the the employee is being "laid off", for which the employee CAN collect unemployment.
Call your local State Unemployement Agency to settle this in your own mind.

Answer 3

I believe the minimum is 1/4 hour, or 15 min. I don't think there is a statute on this, as it is an accounting decision. Some companies who use time clocks can be more accurate. Offices where you don't 'punch a clock' have to have a way of dividing up the hours and most use the 15 min or 10 min time break.

Answer 4

minimum length is 0 some companies pay a show up fee like 4 hours or something mine does but it is per company. Sorry If I miss understand what you meant the question did not have much detail so I am not sure I am answering it the way you wanted. I work as an HR.