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. Please mail all completed claim forms to: New York State Department of Labor.Division of Labor Standards. Bldg. Does New York employment law apply to an employee who lives and works from another state for a New York based employer? Use the Employment Standards SelfService Tool to check compliance with rules on hours of work and other employment standards entitlements. This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. Employers in New York City must begin distributing a new, citycreated "Workers' Bill of Rights" poster to employees and new hires on July 1, 2024. Here's our guide on why you may want to consider hiring in Ontario, as well as some key Ontario labor laws and legislation specific to this province. This resource explains the legal rights that workers have in the Employment Standards Act. When you work in Canada, you have rights.