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.Labor Standards​​ Get information on wage and hour laws, child labor, industry specific laws and how New York is combating wage theft. When a New York employer hires a new employee, specific information must be reported to the state within 20 calendar days of the hiring date. 12 recent changes that impact the majority of New York businesses and pulled them together here for easy reference. 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 recently enacted several new employment laws impacting employers in the Empire State. 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. In 2023, New York State and New York City enacted a slew of labor and employment laws levying additional requirements on employers.