The New York State Minimum Wage must be paid for each hour worked. 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.This pamphlet is intended to provide Employers and Employees with general information about their employment rights and responsibilities in New York State. Continuing QUFA Staff are entitled to the same Benefits Package as those provided to QUFA members as outlined in the current Queen's-QUFA Collective Agreement. New York state has enacted specific workplace rules for hospitality workers around particular wage rates, tips and maintenance of uniform. New York's restaurant labor laws vary based on age, location, and hours worked. Learn how to navigate NYC labor compliance. 50 West 66th Street. New York is one of the few U.S. states to enact specific workplace rules for hospitality industry employers. Below is information about laws and regulations, including wages, benefits, safety and health, that affect businesses and workers within the State of Illinois.