This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. An individual should contact the county, city or town in which they live to find out if such a law exists.Employers and HR professionals can use this guide to better understand the labor laws covering New York businesses and to better manage compliance. New York State law covers employers with 4 or more employees. The U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity. A Handbook for Employees of New York State Agencies. A Handbook for Employees of New York State Agencies. This handbook will help you understand your role in the courts and provide you with information regarding your employment. The handbook also discusses the. A. Equal Employment Opportunity.