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.When a New York employer hires a new employee, specific information must be reported to the state within 20 calendar days of the hiring date. Labor Standards Get information on wage and hour laws, child labor, industry specific laws and how New York is combating wage theft. Employment law covers topics like wages, hours, hiring practices, overtime pay, termination, workplace discrimination, and retaliation. New York employment law is known for its stringent regulations. Here is a helpful overview of what New York employers need to know. This section highlights important City, State, and federal labor laws that protect employees. AN ACT in relation to labor, constituting chapter thirty-one of the consolidated laws. Became a law March 9, 1921, with the approval of the Governor.