New York State Minimum Wage is Now $7.25/Hr.

Welcome to the New York State Department of Labor website. We are responsible for a variety of programs, including Worker Protection, Unemployment Insurance, Employment Services, and Workforce Development.

We offer a number of forms and publications, as well as Frequently Asked Questions, to help you navigate our services.

We have a News Room where you can read our latest press releases, annual reports, publications, watch a web cast of public meetings, file an on-line FOIL request. 

We also encourage you to review information about Information Technology Initiatives.

Through the Office in Intergovernmental Affairs & Federal Policy, the Commisioner's Regional Representatives serve as department liaisons in overall agency issues as well as economic development, workforce development, local government,and general constituent matters. View a listing of the Commissioner's Regional Representatives by region.

Our commissioner is a member of the New York Census Action Council. Pursuant to Executive Order No. 30, the Department will help to spread the message about the 2010 Census. We will encourage citizens to fill out the census and send it back in a timely manner.