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. State Labor Laws: Minimum Paid Rest Periods, Minimum Meal Periods, Prevailing Wages, Payday Requirements. No unpaid tryout or training period. • Manual workers must be paid weekly and within 7 days of end of week worked. Learn about employment laws that cover wrongful discharge, workers' compensation, safety violations, discrimination, family and medical leave, and more. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws. Federal laws require employers to act fairly and protect the health of employees.