N.Y. Labor Law § 696-c: Commissioner's powers of investigation

§ 696-c. Commissioner's powers of investigation. The commissioner or

such commissioner's authorized representative shall have the power to:

1. investigate the compensation of covered airport workers in the

state;

2. enter the place of business or employment of any employer for the

purpose of (a) examining and inspecting any and all books, registers,

payrolls, and other records that in any way relate to or have a bearing

upon the compensation provided to, or the hours worked by any employees,

and (b) ascertaining whether the provisions of this article and the

rules and regulations promulgated hereunder are being complied with; and

3. require from any employer full and correct statements and reports

in writing, at such times as the commissioner may deem necessary, of the

compensation provided to and the hours by such employer's employees.