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. They also have the right to take breaks and use sick leave.Employers and HR professionals can use this guide to better understand the labor laws covering New York businesses and to better manage compliance. For salaried workers, it is lawful for employers to change their schedules without warning or permission in most cases. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a US law that protects workers against certain unfair pay practices. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. It banned oppressive child labor and set the minimum hourly wage at 25 cents, and the maximum workweek at 44 hours. Application forms are available on this website or in the office (Suite 316-A, 355 W. Main Street, Malone). How long is jury service? Are jurors compensated?