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.Employers and HR professionals can use this guide to better understand the labor laws covering New York businesses and to better manage compliance. 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. SHRM is the trusted source for all things employment law and compliance. From summaries of legal decisions to legislative updates and regulatory news, How to start with getting a basic understanding of US labor law and HR regulations as a European HR professional? 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. Are you compliant with New York state's employment laws?