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NY S04519
Bill
Status
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jessica Ramos
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AI Summary
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Allows employees who win court cases involving kick-back claims to recover the full amount of wages, supplements, or other things of value that were taken from them
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Provides for liquidated damages equal to 100% of the full amount recovered, effectively doubling the award to prevailing employees
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Entitles successful employees to reasonable attorney's fees and prejudgment interest under civil practice law
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Amends Section 198-b of the labor law by adding a new subdivision 6 establishing these remedies
Legislative Description
Relates to awards to employees who prevail in actions on kick-back claims; provides that such employees shall be entitled to the full amount of what was received, liquidated damages, attorney's fees and prejudgment interest.
Last Action
REFERRED TO LABOR
1/7/2026