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.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. Employers and HR professionals can use this guide to better understand the labor laws covering New York businesses and to better manage compliance. Get information on wage and hour laws, child labor, industry specific laws and how New York is combating wage theft. Learn about employment laws that cover wrongful discharge, workers' compensation, safety violations, discrimination, family and medical leave, and more. The Fair Labor Standards Act prescribes standards for wages and overtime pay, which affect most private and public employment. This Compliance Overview provides a guide of key federal labor laws that apply based on employer size. Man working in a supermarket. Employers with exceptions are required to pay wages at least twice per month.