NY S01514

Authorizes the Labor Commissioner to issue stop-work orders against employers who knowingly misclassify employees as independent contractors or provide false information to insurance companies about employee numbers

Requires employers receive written notice with 72 hours to address violations before a stop-work order takes effect, including notification of their right to a hearing

Imposes penalties of $1,000 to $5,000 per day for employers who fail to comply with a stop-work order

Mandates employers pay affected employees their regular rate for the duration of the stop-work order or the first 10 scheduled workdays, whichever is less

Creates a rebuttable presumption of unlawful retaliation if an employer takes adverse action against an employee within 90 days of the employee filing a complaint under this section