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NY A01254
Bill
Status
1/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Latoya Joyner
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AI Summary
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Employees may bring civil actions in court against employers for violations of labor law section 27-a, with a three-year statute of limitations from the date of violation.
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Courts may award injunctive relief, costs, reasonable attorneys' fees, reinstatement or front pay, lost compensation, and damages to prevailing employees.
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The statute of limitations is tolled from when an employee files a complaint with the commissioner or the commissioner begins an investigation until a final order to comply is issued or the investigation concludes.
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Commissioner investigation is not required before bringing a civil action and does not prevent an employee from filing suit.
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The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Relates to civil actions brought by employees for violations of an employer violating safety and health standards or workplace violence.
Last Action
enacting clause stricken
1/10/2024