What You Need to Know
September 2024
  • Freelance Isn't Free: On August 28, 2024, the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act added Article 44-A to the General Business Law to provide protections to freelance workers, including contractual requirements and a formal enforcement process. Check out our resource page for more information.
  • Due to weather damage, Rome Working Solutions (DOL's Rome career center) is temporarily closed as of 7/17/24. If you have an appointment or any questions, please call the Utica Career Center at 315-793-2229. Please stay tuned for more information. 
  • Youth Workers Bill of Rights: In an effort to bolster protections for New York’s youngest workers, the DOL developed the Youth Workers Bill of Rights. Written in clear and accessible language, the resource seeks to educate first time workers as they prepare to enter the labor market by explaining the rights all NY workers enjoy as well as the protections that are specific to workers under 18. The Bill of Rights will be distributed to every young worker upon receiving their working papers. It is also available as a pocket guide and downloadable poster.
Ensuring Equality in the Workplace
Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access
The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for the customers we serve and for our own staff. We recognize that each New Yorker who comes through our doors —whether brick and mortar or virtual—has different circumstances and we believe in accessibility to assure they have a clear pathway to learn about and utilize whatever services they need. We use data to help inform and drive outcomes to move the needle on DEI in NY. And, we work to create an environment where our own employees are empowered and diversity can thrive.

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