NY A10610

Removes employment size restrictions that previously limited which employers could request authorization to pay employees semi-monthly instead of weekly.

Establishes tiered penalty structure for violations of pay frequency requirements (Section 191(a)(1)) that replace standard liquidated damages with interest-based damages.

First violation results in damages up to 100 percent of lost interest calculated daily based on the superintendent of financial services' annual interest rate.

Repeat violations by employers with prior orders result in damages up to 300 percent of lost interest for the same work, or 25 percent liquidated damages if two or more separate orders issued after the effective date.

Takes effect immediately and applies to pending or new wage claims on or after the effective date.