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NY A01613

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows nail specialists to file lawsuits in state court against appearance enhancement business employers or third-party clients for violations of workers' compensation, occupational health and safety, labor hours, and anti-retaliation laws

  • Permits class action suits where one or more nail specialists can bring claims on behalf of themselves and similarly situated workers

  • Awards up to $500 per violation plus compensatory damages for health and safety or notice violations, and full legal or equitable relief for unlawful retaliation cases

  • Requires courts to award reasonable attorney's fees and court costs to prevailing nail specialists in all cases

  • Establishes a six-year statute of limitations for bringing claims and takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Provides a private right of action for nail specialists aggrieved by their employer in the case of a health and safety violation, unlawful retaliatory action, or general labor issues such as hours and breaks.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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