Workforce Protections

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Protecting New York's Workforce

The Department of Labor is committed to protecting and promoting workers' safety & health, wages, and working conditions. We do this by providing education, consultation and enforcement services in a fair, timely and consistent manner. New York's employers are a vital part of that equation and we work to ensure an equal playing field for all New York businesses.

Our Focus Areas

Labor Standards

Get information on wage and hour laws, child labor, industry specific laws and how New York is combating wage theft.

Safety & Health

Keeping New York’s workforce safe is our number one priority. Get safety and health information and assistance for employers and employees.

Compliance and Education

Ensuring that the services, programs, and protections of the Department of Labor are available to all workers and assisting employers to achieve compliance through education.

Public Work and Prevailing Wage

Workers under a public work contract are entitled to be paid the local prevailing wage and supplements. Learn more about how we protect workers in New York State.

Minimum Wage

Get Information on the current minimum wage for a variety of industries.

DEI and Equal Opportunity

The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is committed to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity.

Youth Worker Pledge

Protect Youth Workers Pledge

Have your business join the New York State Department of Labor in protecting our youth workers.

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Legal

DOL's Counsel's Office provides legal advice and counsel to the Commissioner of Labor and to programs within the Department. Our legal team works hard to protect the rights of New York's workers and business owners by providing guidance and issuing opinions and decisions on the interpretation of Labor laws.

Learn More About the Work of DOL Counsel