N.Y. Labor Law § 654: Basis of changes in minimum wage

§ 654. Basis of changes in minimum wage. In establishing minimum

wages and regulations for any occupation or occupations pursuant to the

provisions of the following sections of this article, the wage board and

the commissioner shall consider the amount sufficient to provide

adequate maintenance and to protect health and, in addition, the wage

board and the commissioner shall consider the value of the work or

classification of work performed, and the wages paid in the state for

work of like or comparable character.