Relates to providing for rest between work shifts; prohibits the scheduling of an employee to work the first ten hours following the end of the previous calendar day's work shift or on-call shift or the first ten hours following the end of a work shift or on-call shift that spanned two calendar days unless an employee consents or volunteers, in which case the employee shall be paid one and one-half times the regular rate of pay.

This bill aims to ensure that employees in New York have adequate rest between work shifts. It prohibits employers from scheduling workers to start a new shift within ten hours of the end of their previous shift, unless the employee agrees to it. If an employee does agree to work during this rest period, they must be paid one and a half times their regular wage.

Supporters of the bill argue that it promotes better work-life balance and protects employees from burnout by ensuring they have sufficient rest between shifts. They believe this will lead to healthier workers and improved productivity in the long run.

Critics of the bill contend that it could limit flexibility for both employers and employees, making it harder to schedule shifts as needed. They argue that the requirement for overtime pay could increase labor costs for businesses, potentially leading to reduced hiring or increased prices for consumers.