We enforce the State Labor Laws for minimum wage, hours of work, employment of minors, payment of wages, farm labor, nursing mothers in the workplace, and more. Workers under a public work contract are entitled to be paid the local prevailing wage and supplements.This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. Employers and HR professionals can use this guide to better understand the labor laws covering New York businesses and to better manage compliance. Workers in New York State have rights and protections related to: Wages; Hours of work and overtime; Leave; Safety and health; Discrimination. The Fair Labor Standards Act prescribes standards for wages and overtime pay, which affect most private and public employment. Learn about employment laws that cover wrongful discharge, workers' compensation, safety violations, discrimination, family and medical leave, and more. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers. The firm advises clients in all facets of employment and labor law, including matters relating to discharge and discipline; grievance handling and resolution. Usually, an employer must report wages in the state where the employee conducts their work.