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ALBANY, N.Y. — New York domestic workers would be guaranteed overtime pay, as well as time off and protections against sexual harassment, under a measure given final legislative approval Thursday.

Gov. David Paterson, whose staff helped negotiate the final bill, is expected to sign it, making New York the first state to provide those rights.

Domestic Workers United, an advocacy group, estimates there are 200,000 domestic workers in New York City.

Nannies, housekeepers and companions would get overtime pay after a 40-hour workweek and after 44 hours for those residing in their employers’ home. It guarantees at least 24 consecutive hours off weekly and three paid days off yearly,and subjects employers to labor law complaints for unwelcome sexual advances.

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