This booklet gives general information on the provisions of the laws relating to the work force of New York State. Presented in a question-and-answer format, the booklet provides information on the following laws: minimum wages, prevailing wage rate, payment of wages, hours of work--meal periods, employment of minors, industrial homework, employment agencies, health and safety, the state job service, job training, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, disability benefits, and labor relations. A list of addresses for state department of labor offices is also provided. (KC)