ALBANY, N.Y. — Ride safety inspections are at the forefront of the NYS Department of Labor's summer efforts, ahead of county fair season and ultimately The Great New York State Fair. In an update on ...

When it comes to labor rules and protections, the state’s latest $254 billion budget is a mixed bag for blue-collar New Yorkers, advocates said. The latest state budget includes changes to pay ...

Thousands seek help each week with unemployment claims from the New York State Department of Labor. While many unemployment claims are processed smoothly online, others face delays, confusion, or the ...

An outpouring of community support for the “DQ Sisters” — Long Island siblings and Dairy Queen franchisees who were sued by a former employee over an obscure state labor law — is offering some sweet ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Department of Labor is aiming to rewrite or repeal more than 60 “obsolete” workplace regulations, ranging from minimum wage requirements for home health care workers and ...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended to help ease travel throughout Labor Day ...