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NY S09450

Bill

Status

Passed

12/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Michael Gianaris

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires employers to recognize the establishment of a workplace safety committee within five business days of its creation under Labor Law Section 27-d.

  • Establishes a civil penalty of not less than $50 per day for employers who violate the recognition requirement, continuing until the violation is remedied.

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Labor to order additional appropriate relief, including injunctions against violating 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 certain civil penalties for such violations.

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.91

12/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/1/2022
Rules5/31/2022
Labor5/28/2022

Full Bill Text

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