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. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State.In Bronx, New York, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is strictly enforced. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) created this overview of important City, State, and federal laws so you know your rights at work. Read the Workers' Bill of Rights, a comprehensive guide to rights in the workplace in New York City. The Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau enforces occupational safety and health standards. The mandated state and federal labor law posters that all employees must be informed of are located in this document. Are you a business owner in New York state? Here's how to hire employees as an employer in New York. Assembly, do enact as follows: CHAPTER 31 OF THE CONSOLIDATED LAWS.