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NY A06877

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

Charles Lavine

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds new subdivision 1-c to Section 198 of the labor law to permit employees to bring private civil actions for violations of Section 191 (wage payment frequency requirements)

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

  • Applies to any employee who prevails in a private action for wage payment violations

  • 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 labor

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor5/8/2023

Full Bill Text

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