NY A02222

Expands the definition of "wages" under labor law to include any employment compensation not payable at the employer's sole and absolute discretion

Requires employers to notify employees in a clear, prominent, timely, and uncontradicted manner if a bonus or other compensation is discretionary and may not be paid

Creates a legal presumption that an employee's stated terms of employment are the agreed-upon terms if an employer fails to produce required written employment documentation when requested by the labor commissioner or employee

Limits criminal penalty exemptions under the wage supplements provision to apply only to bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employees earning over $1,300 per week

Takes effect immediately and applies to all actions filed on or after the effective date