N.Y. DEA Law § 71

§ 71. Dispensing power. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of\nlaw the industrial commissioner is hereby authorized, during the defense\nemergency and subject to the provisions of this article, to grant\ndispensations to employers engaged in defense work from requirements\nimposed by or pursuant to law which prevent or interfere with maximum\npossible production in defense work and to permit operation or\nemployment in such defense work (a) on a seven day basis; (b) on a\nmultiple shift basis; (c) under waiver of section two hundred one-a of\nthe labor law; or (d) under waiver of such other provisions of law as\nmay regulate or restrict operation, hours, equipment, places or\nconditions of employment, persons that may be employed, or types of work\nin which certain persons may engage.\n