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. It is illegal to punish, fire, or take any adverse employment action against workers for exercising or trying to exercise their rights.This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws. Many "stayorpay" provisions agreements where workers are asked to repay their employer if they separate from employment violate federal law. NLRB affirms ALJ's ruling finding that a cocktail bar waitress was illegally fired for voicing workplace concerns during a staff meeting. As society has become less concerned with traditional gender roles, laws promoting equality have increased opportunities for women in the workplace. Learn about employment laws that cover wrongful discharge, workers' compensation, safety violations, discrimination, family and medical leave, and more. Number of employees who work at the business named above. Money or money's worth, to that trade union, is guilty of unfair labour practice.