You are exempt from New York's CLE requirement if, during your biennial reporting cycle, you do not practice law in New York. It shall be unlawful for any natural person to practice or appear as an attorney-at-law or as an attorney and counselor-at-law for a person other than himself.If you are aged 14-17 you will need an employment certificate, also called working papers, in order to hold a job in New York State. Get information on wage and hour laws, child labor, industry specific laws and how New York is combating wage theft. A professional license is the authorization to practice and use a professional title in New York State. Your license is valid for life unless it is revoked. Call 311 (212-NEW-YORK outside NYC) and specify the worker protection law. Employers and HR professionals can use this guide to better understand the labor laws covering New York businesses and to better manage compliance. This pamphlet does not address all applicable employment laws or all employment situations, and is not meant to provide legal advice. Alleges that the injury could have been prevented had you not hired that employee.