New York NY Staffing Agency

Local market

What the New York market looks like.

New York operates under some of the strictest employment and housing regulations in the country. The New York State Department of Labor enforces wage and hour standards that affect how staffing agencies structure pay and benefits. The city is home to the largest rent stabilized housing market in North America, and many workers we place live under rent control or stabilization rules overseen by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. That means stable housing costs for some, but also a competitive market where employers must offer clear schedules, reliable hours, and strong wages to attract talent. Candidates here evaluate commute time, shift flexibility, and whether overtime is guaranteed. The supply of workers is large, but so is demand. Employers who move fast and communicate clearly win the best hires.

How we work

How we staff in New York.

We recruit and place workers across all five boroughs. Our team sources candidates in Astoria, Harlem, Williamsburg, and the outer neighborhoods where workers actually live. We run criminal background checks, verify work authorization, and confirm references before any placement. For temp staffing, we handle payroll, tax withholding, and workers' compensation insurance. For contract roles, we manage the employment relationship and ensure compliance with New York Labor Law Article 6 payment of wages requirements. For direct hire and executive search, we screen candidates and present shortlists so you can make fast hiring decisions. We place hospitality staff, warehouse workers, healthcare aides, IT professionals, and skilled tradespeople. Every worker we send is vetted, onboarded, and ready to start on your schedule.

Neighborhoods we cover in New York

Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
Bronx
Staten Island
Williamsburg

Staffing categories we cover in New York

Pick the category that fits your hire.

Local authority sources

References cited for this market.

New York State Department of Labor
This agency enforces wage and hour standards that govern how we structure pay, overtime, and benefits for every worker we place in New York.
New York Labor Law Article 6
This statute sets payment of wages rules that apply to staffing agencies and ensures workers receive timely and accurate paychecks.
New York State Workers' Compensation Board
We carry workers' compensation insurance for all temp and contract employees we place, meeting the coverage requirements set by this board.

FAQ

Common questions.

What industries does Langford staff in New York?

We staff hospitality, warehouse, light industrial, skilled trades, healthcare, IT, and office roles across all five boroughs. We place workers in hotels, distribution centers, hospitals, construction sites, and corporate offices.

How fast can Langford fill an open role in New York?

For temp and contract roles, we often present candidates within 24 to 48 hours. Direct hire and executive search timelines depend on the role, but we move quickly because we maintain an active candidate pipeline in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.

Does Langford handle payroll and taxes for temp workers?

Yes. We are the employer of record for all temp and contract placements. We handle payroll, tax withholding, workers' compensation insurance, and compliance with New York State Department of Labor wage and hour rules.

Local guides

Staffing in New York, we hire fast and we hire right.