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NY A10586

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/6/2022

Primary Sponsor

Karines Reyes

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds civil penalty authority to Labor Law Section 27-d for employers who fail to comply with workplace safety committee provisions, including failure to recognize a workplace safety committee
  • Establishes civil penalties of not less than $1,000 and not more than $10,000 for violations
  • Increases penalty range to not less than $1,000 and not more than $20,000 if the employer violated the same provisions within the preceding six years
  • Authorizes the commissioner of labor to order additional appropriate relief, including enjoining employer conduct, in addition to civil penalties
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to employer violations of certain provisions allowing for workplace safety committees; allows the commissioner of labor to assess civil penalties and to seek additional relief for such violations.

Last Action

referred to labor

7/6/2022

Committee Referrals

Labor7/6/2022

Full Bill Text

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