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. Get information on wage and hour laws, child labor, industry specific laws and how New York is combating wage theft.This section highlights important City, State, and federal labor laws that protect employees. 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. Workers in New York State have rights and protections related to: Wages; Hours of work and overtime; Leave; Safety and health; Discrimination. These 30 days of employment need not be consecutive days but must be work days of employment in one calendar year. 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 is not a "RighttoWork" 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.