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NY A00737

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/11/2023

Primary Sponsor

Nily Rozic

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Applies to employers with 500+ full-time employees nationwide (or proportional part-time equivalent) who employ retail, food service, or cleaning workers

  • Requires employers to provide written notice on or before first day of employment stating the employee's work schedule and minimum monthly hours, with signed acknowledgement in English and employee's primary language

  • Mandates employers post weekly scheduling notices at least 7 days in advance showing assigned work days and hours, posted conspiciously and available by electronic request

  • Employees may mutually exchange shifts with coworkers in the same position without triggering additional notice requirements

  • Prohibits employers from interfering with employee rights, retaliating, or discriminating against employees who file complaints; violations subject to civil penalties up to $50 per violation plus private right of action for damages and attorney's fees

Legislative Description

Requires employers of retail, food service or cleaning employees to give such employees 7 days' notice of their work schedule and a month's notice of the minimum hours of work; provides a private right of action to employees who are aggrieved by certain violations of such provisions.

Last Action

referred to labor

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor1/11/2023

Full Bill Text

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