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NY S09511

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

7/25/2022

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Thomas

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows employees to bring private lawsuits against employers for violations of Labor Law Section 191 (wage payment frequency requirements)

  • Awards $1,000 in damages for a first violation, $2,000 for a second violation, and $3,000 for a third or subsequent violation

  • Adds new subdivision 1-c to Labor Law Section 198 to create the private action remedy

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Permits an employee to commence a private action against an employer for violation of frequency of wage payment violations; directs increased penalties.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

7/25/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules7/25/2022

Full Bill Text

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