Completely updated for 2013, this guide is a completely updated guide that includes the latest State and Federal requirements providing readers with the information they need regarding the latest employment law requirements in New York State. This is a valuable tool for human resources professionals and business owners. Topics include: New York and Federal Posting Requirements, Worker Protection Laws, Employee Benefit Laws, Child Labor Laws, New York and Federal Discrimination Laws, Wage and Wage Payment Laws, Absence and Leave Laws, and the newly enacted Wage Theft Prevention Act. Written in user-friendly language, this guide will help anyone seeking to gain an understanding of New York's complex employment laws.