N.Y. Labor Law § 660: Commissioner's powers of investigation

§ 660. Commissioner's powers of investigation. The commissioner or his

authorized representative shall have power: (a) to investigate the wages

of persons in any occupation in the state; (b) to enter the place of

business or employment of any employer for the purpose of (1) examining

and inspecting any and all books, registers, payrolls and other records

that in any way relate to or have a bearing upon the wages paid to, or

the hours worked by any employees, (2) ascertaining whether the

provisions of this article and the orders and regulations promulgated

hereunder are being complied with; and (c) to require from any employer

full and correct statements and reports in writing, at such times as the

commissioner may deem necessary, of the wages paid to and the hours

worked by his employees.