NY A07405

Authorizes the Commissioner of Labor to suspend business licenses for employers convicted of wage theft, failure to pay minimum wage, or failure to pay overtime, with suspensions lasting up to two years

Courts may prohibit employers charged with wage theft crimes from applying for new business licenses or opening successor businesses during the pendency of criminal proceedings

Requires courts to notify the Commissioner of Labor when employers are convicted of wage-related criminal offenses, with court clerks including conviction reports in notifications

License suspension determinations must consider factors including number of affected employees, total unpaid wages, duration of violations, prior misconduct, and good faith compliance efforts

Defines covered "licenses" broadly to include certificates of incorporation, LLC filings, liquor licenses, employment agency licenses, cosmetology permits, and municipal business licenses for restaurants, construction, and taxi services