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. Learn which permits, licenses and regulations matter to you.This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. Local Law 161 of 2023 requires employers in New York City to give their employees information about their rights at work. New York State requires an employer to provide a written wage notice to employees within 10 days of their date of hire. Employers and HR professionals can use this guide to better understand the labor laws covering New York businesses and to better manage compliance. This article is the first of a series intended for businesses trying to understand what sets New York apart from a legal and regulatory perspective. In addition to this requirement, employers are also required to complete the necessary tax forms for the new hire. In most other states, employees have only 300 days or one year to file an administrative complaint of employment discrimination or retaliation. Before hiring employees in New York, you need to fill out a New York State (NYS) Employer Registration Form and get unemployment insurance.