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.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. 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. New York State requires an employer to provide a written wage notice to employees within 10 days of their date of hire. The Labor and Employment Law Section brings together members from across the spectrum of labor and employment law. New York Employment Law Postings. New York – Paid Family Leave Notice of Compliance to Employees (English) New York – Statement of Rights (English)(Spanish) New York offers a series of progressive protections for employees, safeguarding workers from discrimination, promoting pay transparency, and more.