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NY A08984
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/31/2024
Primary Sponsor
Harry Bronson
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AI Summary
- Exempts minor league baseball players from New York's minimum wage requirements under Section 651 of the labor law when covered by a collective bargaining agreement
- Excludes minor league baseball players from the definition of "employee" under Article 6 of the labor law, removing protections related to wage statements, recordkeeping, and payment frequency
- Excludes minor league baseball players from the definition of "manual worker," eliminating the requirement that they be paid weekly
- Maintains certain protections for minor league players under Sections 193, 196-b, 198, and 198-b (related to wage deductions and wage claims)
- Requires that players be compensated under a collective bargaining agreement that expressly covers wages, hours, and working conditions to qualify for these exemptions
Legislative Description
Provides certain exemptions for individuals having entered into a contract to play baseball at the minor league level and who is compensated pursuant to the terms of a collective bargaining agreement; includes exemptions under the labor law from minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping requirements and under article 6 of the labor law including but not limited to, recordkeeping requirements, wage statement requirements, and weekly pay requirements for "manual workers".
Last Action
substituted by s8602
5/23/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules5/21/2024
Labor1/31/2024
Full Bill Text
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