Erie County (New York)
Erie County is a local government body in New York that oversees public services within its borders.
www4.erie.govRating based on 11 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at Erie County (New York)
Pay
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Most people get paid sick leave
Does Erie County (New York) give paid sick leave?
Yes. Most people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Erie County (New York) do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
73% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Erie County (New York) worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Erie County (New York) managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Erie County (New York) feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
91% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Erie County (New York)?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
70% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Erie County (New York) recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
36% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Erie County (New York)?
Most people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
70% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Erie County (New York)?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 40% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
How Erie County (New York) ranks
Erie County (New York) ranks joint 36th to work for out of public administrative organizations.
- 36= City Of Norfolk (Virginia)
- 36= Erie County (New York)
- 42 City Of Houston
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of March 20, 2025.
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 11 Erie County (New York) employees