New York state law requires that " manual workers" be paid on a weekly basis. the start of the shift. Excludes iron works, glass works, paper mills, letter press establishments, print works, and bleaching or dyeing works. No. This includes time taken off for the birth of a new child (maternity leave and paternity leave). If an employer chooses to provide severance benefits, it must comply with the terms of its established policy or employment contract. Here is an article on At-Will Employment. [CDATA[/* >