This state-specific guide covers labor and employment case law, statutes, rules, and regulations that HR professionals and clients often encounter State Labor Laws: Minimum Paid Rest Periods, Minimum Meal Periods, Prevailing Wages, Payday Requirements.Our knowledgeable Franklin employment attorneys can help you navigate your difficult workplace circumstances. Get information on wage and hour laws, child labor, industry specific laws and how New York is combating wage theft. If you think we may have recovered unpaid wages for you, use the Workers Owed Wages (WOW) application to search and claim them. Learn about employment laws that cover wrongful discharge, workers' compensation, safety violations, discrimination, family and medical leave, and more. 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. A business license must be obtained from the City of Franklin within 20 days after commencement of business. 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. Workers in New York State have rights and protections related to: Wages, Hours of work and overtime, Leave, Safety and health, Discrimination.