Consumers
You have an important role in protecting New York’s workers from exploitation. The transactions a consumer has are not just economic, but also moral. Ask your landscaper, nail salon workers, cleaning companies these questions:
- Are you being paid pursuant to the wage and hour laws of the State of New York?
- Are you being paid minimum wage?
- Are you being paid overtime?
- Do you have vacation time?
- Are you being treated fairly with dignity and within the bounds of the law?
If you know of a worker who is being exploited, call our worker abuse reporting hotline at 1-888-469-7365. You can call anonymously and give State investigators the leads they need to follow up.
Workers
New York State will not tolerate worker exploitation, period. Find resources on addressing and reporting exploitation issues you may be facing in your workplace.
Department of Labor Worker Protection information on employment laws and labor standards, prevailing wage and public work, and safety and health.
Department of Labor Resources for Individuals, including job seekers, unemployment assistance, information on wages and breaks, safety and health, equal opportunity and more.
How to File a Complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights if you feel like you have been discriminated against.
New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Resources on on-the-job injuries and illnesses, and disability benefits.
If you or another worker is being exploited, call our reporting hotline at 1-888-469-7365. You can call anonymously and give State investigators the leads they need to follow up.
Business Owners
Employers play a critical role in fostering fair and healthy working environments for their employees. The Exploited Workers Task Force seeks to collaborate and support business owners in protecting their workers. Resources that may be helpful:
Department of Labor Resources for Businesses, including unemployment insurance, recruitment services, labor law, info on worker protection, and more.
Department of Taxation and Finance Resources for Businesses, including sales tax guidance and corporate tax reform.
New York State Workers’ Compensation Board Resources on on-the-job injuries and illnesses, and disability benefits.
Department of Agriculture and Markets Programs
If you would like to find out more information on how to abide by New York State's workplace regulations, we encourage businesses to call our info hotline at 1-888-469-7365.