Farm employers must comply with a variety of state and federal laws and regulations. This publication contains information on the regulations of concern to New York farm employers and employees. It does not constitute a legal document; it is for general educational use. Requests for information on specific rulings of legal interpretations should be directed to the appropriate state or federal agencies or to an attorney. The information contained in this publication is accurate as of January 24, 2002. It is the employer's responsibility to keep abreast of current changes in state and federal farm labor laws.