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. Our employment lawyers are recognized as leaders in the field.(516) 741-0300 170 Old Country Road Get information on wage and hour laws, child labor, industry specific laws and how New York is combating wage theft. Before hiring employees in New York, you need to fill out a New York State (NYS) Employer Registration Form and get unemployment insurance. This article is the first of a series intended for businesses trying to understand what sets New York apart from a legal and regulatory perspective. Contact our Long Island office to learn more. In a unionized business, the Handbook may refer Employees to the parties' collective bargaining agreement. Nassau County Bar Association ALL Rights Reserved.