The following sections of this handbook will outline the legal rights that all employees, including "at will" employees, have in the workplace. HART complies with all federal, state or local laws applicable to the policies in this manual.Employers and HR professionals can use this guide to better understand the labor laws covering New York businesses and to better manage compliance. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. 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. Learn about programs and organizations that give free legal advice and may help you find a free or lowcost attorney. If you employ minors between the ages of 14 and 17, this section contains required documents, posters, breaks, and work hour limitations. Additional resources include a directory of local self-help centers. 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. An employee manual also communicates important state and federal laws surrounding employment.