The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) is requesting public feedback on three recently implemented registries/systems: the Certified Payroll system, the Contractor Registry system, and the Fashion Workers Act registration application. Your experience with these applications and survey responses helps us improve our services and ensure they work for you. Please respond to the appropriate surveys below: Certified Payroll Application Survey - The new Certified Payroll requirements have created challenges for contractors. We would like your feedback on how to improve the system while still meeting the requirements of the law. Contractor Registry Application Survey - We would like your feedback on how to improve the Contractor Registry application. Your responses will help us identify enhancements and support options. Fashion Workers Act (FWA) Registration Application Survey - We would like your feedback on how to improve the Fashion Workers Act (FWA) registration application. Your responses will help us identify enhancements and support options. Capital Region businesses! You are invited to participate in the 26th annual Dr. King Career Fair on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. The New York State Department of Labor is proud to co-sponsor this free event with the Office of General Services and the Office of the Chief Disability Officer. Registration and exhibiting are completely free. Event co-sponsors handle all outreach and marketing, bringing jobseekers to you. Private meeting space will also be available for on-the-spot interviews with candidates. Register today and join the over 150 area businesses taking advantage of this opportunity: The Dr. King Career Fair is just one of the ways NYSDOL is working for you. We hope to see you there. |
Governor Hochul wants to know: how can we cut red tape and make it faster, easier, and more affordable for you to conduct business in New York State? In February, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of EXPRESS NY, a new portal for New Yorkers to identify unnecessary or out of date regulations, policies, and practices as part of a statewide effort to make government work better. Nearly 100 potential regulations and practices have already been flagged for potential reform, modernization, or elimination. This initial list includes:
- Removing unnecessary fees for small businesses
- Expediting occupational licensing renewals for workers
- Digitizing paper-based processes
- Rescinding unenforced and out of date regulations
- Reducing burdensome reporting requirements
New Yorkers should submit ideas in the portal below. Tell us how New York can make state government work better for you! TAKE THE SURVEY | The 115th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, one of the deadliest workplace tragedies in American history, will take place on March 25. Each year on this day, we honor the 146 victims who died – mostly young women and girls – due to unsafe working conditions. Their sacrifice ignited a movement for workers’ rights that continues to shape labor laws today. The commemoration of this event serves as a reminder of our role in protecting worker safety. At NYSDOL, we work with employers to enforce rigorous safety standards, ensuring every workplace is compliant and every worker protected. At NYSDOL, we believe that safeguarding workers is critical to creating a thriving, successful business. Visit our Workforce Protections page for information on labor laws, safety and health information, safety and compliance support, and more. |
For vendors participating in the New York State Fair, NYSDOL has resources available to ensure you’re in compliance with labor laws during your time at the Fair. The New York State Fair Vendor Resources page includes information and printable pdfs relating to: - Required postings
- Work Scheduling for Employers
- Unemployment insurance and the Unemployment Insurance State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES)
- Dismissal or severance pay
- Youth Worker Bill of Rights
You can find a rundown of the various services NYSDOL offers to support the specific needs of your business. Learn how to post jobs, take advantage of tax credits and the Shared Work program, and find a Business Services Representative in your area to help get the most out of fair season. Visit our Business Services page to discover more free resources and services NYSDOL can offer to help your business succeed. |
NYSDOL invites you to join us for our Worker Protection Open Hours webinar series. These webinars will be held quarterly and will feature a topic overview followed by a Q&A session based on audience-submitted questions. Our webinars aim to address compliance with new labor laws. The upcoming topic in the series will cover Child Labor Laws (Summer Employment). Please visit our website for more information about the legal requirements for both employers and employees:
Webinar Details:
- Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Topic: Child Labor Laws (Summer Employment)
- Registration: Register for the virtual Worker Protection Open Hours using the link below. Please make sure to register by Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to receive the webinar access link.
Interpretation Information:
- Language support available upon request at time of registration. Please make all such requests before April 3, 2026.
Upcoming Webinar Topics:
- July 2026 – Farm Worker Labor Laws
- October 2026 – Safety and Health - Best Practices
All webinars will be recorded and uploaded to the NYSDOL Worker Protection Open Hours website, along with any additional FAQs. The Shared Work Program offers a cost-effective way to reduce labor expenses and retain your essential transportation and warehousing staff during brief periods of lower demand. Why it Works for Supply Chain Operations: Designed for businesses with variable workloads, fluctuating freight volumes, or seasonal patterns common in storage and transit, Shared Work lets you better manage costs without sacrificing the expertise and reliability your operation depends on. With Shared Work, you can:
- Temporarily scale back hours by 20-60% for two or more employees
- Avoid the time and expense of recruitment, background checks, training, or onboarding
- Ramp up quickly during shipment upticks, peak freight seasons, or volume increases
How Shared Work Operates, Step-by-Step:
- Apply: Login or create your business’s NY.gov account and submit your Shared Work application online.
- Get Approved: Receive approval in as little as 1-2 business days and be assigned a dedicated account manager.
- Employer Certifies: Employer submits certification for each week work hours are reduced for employees during the 53-week approved plan period.
- Employees Set-Up Claim: Employees login or create individual NY.gov accounts and submit their Shared Work claim.
- Employees Certify: To offset lost wages, eligible employees on a plan must certify each week that hours are reduced to collect a portion of their weekly unemployment insurance benefits.
Want to safeguard your team and keep your business agile? Our team is ready to guide you through avoiding unnecessary turnover during slowdowns. Reach out today for more details at 518-457-2315 or complete our Get More Information form on the Shared Work Program and a representative will contact you to discuss program benefits for your distribution and logistics business. |
| The NYSERDA On-the-Job Training Program is reducing costs related to recruiting, hiring, and training for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other clean energy businesses. This program will provide wage subsidies to eligible employers to reduce the financial risk of hiring and training new workers. Funding up to $11,000 per new hire is available. Higher incentive levels are available if hiring members of priority populations and disadvantaged communities. NYSERDA issues payments of $1,000 to employers whose new hires earn an eligible industry certification during their on-the-job training period and stay in their position for 12 months. Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply on the NYSERDA On-the-Job Training Program website. E-mail PONOJT@nyserda.ny.gov with questions. |
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