Overview
The Counsel's Office provides legal advice and counsel to the Commissioner of Labor and to programs within the Department. Attorneys in Counsel's Office represent the Commissioner in administrative hearings relating to underpayments of wages and overtime, safety and health violations, license suspension or revocation, and other matters.
The Counsel's Office is also responsible for promulgating regulations on behalf of the Department. It coordinates the Department's legislative program, developing Departmental legislation and working with the Governor's Office and the Legislature on bills that will impact the Department and working men and women in the State.
The Administrative Adjudications Unit's Hearing Officers hold administrative hearings provided for in the Labor Law. After conducting a hearing, the Hearing Officer provides the Commissioner of Labor with a Report and Recommendation. The Commissioner then renders a final Determination and Order, which is issued pursuant to a Notice of Filing. The Commissioner's Determinations and supporting documents are available to the public.