Jeanette Lazelle, Deputy Commissioner for Worker Protection

Jeanette has been part of Worker Protection with the NYS Department of Labor for 18 years. Throughout her career, Jeanette has focused on empowering workers and assisting employers to understand labor laws.

Career Background: Prior to joining the Department of Labor, Jeanette worked for the US Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance Division as an Attorney Advisor.

Education: Jeanette is a licensed attorney in New York State and bilingual in English and Spanish. She earned an undergrad degree from SUNY Buffalo and a J.D. from SUNY Buffalo School of Law.