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.Get information on wage and hour laws, child labor, industry specific laws and how New York is combating wage theft. Employers and HR professionals can use this guide to better understand the labor laws covering New York businesses and to better manage compliance. Here, we're highlighting some of these key statespecific requirements and laws, and offering guidance to help you keep up. New York has 15 statespecific employment policies, which must be included in your handbook. New York recently enacted several new employment laws impacting employers in the Empire 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. Employees are entitled to lawful pay for the work performed, to a safe work environment and to be treated in a non-discriminatory manner. New York recently enacted several new employment laws impacting employers in the Empire State.