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NY S09330

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Ramos

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires New York labor law to be interpreted liberally in favor of workers to accomplish remedial purposes, regardless of how similar federal laws are interpreted
  • Mandates narrow construction of all exceptions and exemptions to labor law requirements to maximize deterrence of unlawful conduct
  • Applies to provisions addressing wage floors, recovery of earned wages, liquidated damages, retaliation protections, equal pay, and unemployment benefits
  • Protects law-abiding employers from unfair competition by employers who violate labor laws
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides that the New York labor law shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of its remedial purposes, regardless of whether similarly-worded provisions of federal laws or regulations have been or continue to be construed otherwise.

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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