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. 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.This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. Get information on wage and hour laws, child labor, industry specific laws and how New York is combating wage theft. The State enforces labor laws for workers under 18. State rules include: Minimum ages; Work hours; Types of work; Requirements to work, including working papers. Employers and HR professionals can use this guide to better understand the labor laws covering New York businesses and to better manage compliance. Before hiring employees in New York, you need to fill out a New York State (NYS) Employer Registration Form and get unemployment insurance. In addition, New York offers statelevel protections. Learn about employment laws that cover wrongful discharge, workers' compensation, safety violations, discrimination, family and medical leave, and more.