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NY A07485
Bill
Status
5/25/2023
Primary Sponsor
Fred Thiele
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AI Summary
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Amends Labor Law Section 198 to add an exemption from liquidated damages for wage underpayments when employers pay wages within 14 calendar days after the end of the week wages were earned.
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Exemption does not apply if the employer was previously subject to a commissioner's order issued under Labor Law Section 218 requiring compliance with wage payment requirements.
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Maintains existing provisions allowing the commissioner to assess the full underpayment amount plus liquidated damages (up to 100% of wages, or 300% for willful violations) unless the employer proves good faith belief of compliance with law.
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Applies to violations of Labor Law Section 191, paragraph (a), subdivision 1 regarding timely wage payment obligations for manual workers.
Legislative Description
Relates to wage claims for manual workers; establishes an exception is provided from certain legal relief for instances of when payment is made within fourteen calendar days after the end of the week in which the wages were earned.
Last Action
referred to labor
1/3/2024