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#Wage and Hour Law - New York State Department of Labor

Wage and Hour Law

On December 31, 2014, New York State's minimum wage increased to $8.75 per hour. New posters are available for printing. A summary listing of rates for all industries can be found on our forms page. If you have questions, please review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you need additional assistance or to file a complaint, please call: 1-888-4NYSDOL (469-7365).

Minimum Wage Increase

Beginning December 31, 2013, New York State s minimum wage will increase in a series of three annual changes as follows:

Minimum Wage

The Labor Standards Division has a staff of investigators who enforce the New York State Minimum Wage Act. This includes four minimum wage orders and the Minimum Wage Standards for Farm Workers. These laws, with specified exceptions, apply to all workers in New York State. They also cover people who are subject to the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

Minimum Wage Increase

Please read all of the information at thetop of this page pertaining to the upcoming minimum wage increase!

Employers must display a Minimum Wage information poster where workers can see it.

View or print the Minimum Wage Posters, Wage Orders and Wage Summaries . You will find the links to the Posters at the top of the page. Please scroll down to find the links to the Wage Orders and Summaries.

Unpaid or Withheld Wages

The Department of Labor helps collect wages owed to workers who have not received the minimum wage, once they file a claim with us. Labor Standards investigates and endeavors to collect on these claims for: