Reference Library
These links point to official regulations, government guidance, and reputable materials relevant to on-call time, overtime, and New York State employment rules. We're not providing legal advice—these are for educational purposes.
Federal (DOL / FLSA)
29 CFR § 785.17 — On-call time
Federal rule on when on-call hours count as hours worked.
DOL WHD Fact Sheet #22: Hours Worked
Explains what counts as hours worked under the FLSA.
Field Operations Handbook (FOH) – Ch. 31 (Hours Worked)
Investigator guidance on compensable time (on-call, waiting time, etc.).
Skidmore v. Swift & Co., 323 U.S. 134 (1944)
Supreme Court guidance on compensable waiting/on-call time (fact-dependent).
Armour & Co. v. Wantock, 323 U.S. 126 (1944)
Supreme Court decision on compensability of idle time while on premises.
New York State (NYSDOL / Labor Law)
12 NYCRR Part 142 — Wage Orders
NY wage order regulations (overtime, rates, definitions).
NYSDOL: Hours Worked & On-Call
State guidance on what counts as hours worked, including on-call.
DEC Employment / Policies
NYS DEC Employment — Seasonal Positions
DEC overview of seasonal employment, duties, and expectations.
Seasonal Caretaker Job Info (DEC/Civil Service)
Job specs and postings for campground caretakers.
DEC Policies / Employee Handbooks (if available)
Any published DEC policies referencing on-site requirements/on-call.
Equal Employment / Civil Rights (NYS)
NYS Division of Human Rights
State civil rights agency (workplace discrimination/retaliation).
EEOC — Worker Rights
Federal protections and complaint info (retaliation, discrimination).
Scholarly / Secondary References
Nolo / Legal Aid (General Overtime Guides)
Plain-English overviews to help workers understand overtime rights.