Labor Law
- Change in New York State Labor Law: Wage Theft Prevention Act Notice of Rates of Pay and Regular Payday, effective April 9, 2011
New York State Department of Labor Web page on wage and hour law - Notice of Pay Rate and Payday for New Hires - New York State Labor Law – Wage and Hour
- United States Labor Law – Wage and Hour
Sales Tax
- Tax Department Provides New Sales Tax Guidance to Restaurants, Taverns and Food and Beverage Retailers
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance - Official Notice on Changes to the Sales Tax Exemption for Clothing and Footwear - Effective April 1, 2011
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance - Sales and Use Tax Rates on Clothing and Footwear By Jurisdiction – Effective April 1, 2011
New York State Department of Taxation and Finance
Correction Law
- New York Correction Law – Article 23-A: Licensure and Employment of Persons Previously Convicted of One or More Criminal Offenses
- Effective February 1, 2009, employers must post a copy of the Correction Law relating to the use of prior convictions. More info here.
- A copy of Article 23-A to post at your business
Workers’ Compensation
- Tips to make a workers’ compensation insurance physical audit go smoothly:
A brochure from the New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) - Filing a workers’ compensation claim
A guide for members of the Retail Council of New York State

