N.Y. Lab. Law § 26

§ 26. Examination of books and papers. All papers, books, records or\nother documents required to be kept by the provisions of this chapter or\nof the industrial code shall at all times be open for the inspection of\nthe commissioner and the officers and employees of the department, and\nthe persons in charge thereof shall afford every reasonable facility for\ntheir examination and permit copies to be made when required by the\ncommissioner.\n