About Us

We Are Your DOL

Your DOL’s mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers - the workers and businesses that call New York home.
We help New Yorkers find the careers they will love by connecting them to employment, training, and up-skilling opportunities.
We build and support New York’s businesses, helping them find qualified workers and keeping them informed about tools and incentives to make their businesses thrive.
We empower and protect New York’s workers by supporting the unemployed and by ensuring all workers have a safe workplace where they receive a fair wage.

Commissioner
Roberta Reardon

New York State Department of Labor

New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon was appointed in October 2015 to oversee the Department’s more than 3,300 employees. On June 15, 2016, Commissioner Reardon was unanimously confirmed by the New York State Senate.
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Department of Labor Strategic Plan
The New York State Department of Labor has undergone transformational change. Today we are a resilient and nimble organization, focused on the future and the many opportunities it will bring. To make the most of those opportunities, we have created this Department-wide strategic plan. Through this effort, we will ensure that our entire organization is fully aligned with Department priorities and has a clear path forward.
Work & Labor in New York and Beyond
The History and Future
Labor's History
Labor's Future