Enacts the remedial construction of New York labor law act
This bill directs New York courts to interpret the state's labor law "liberally" in favor of workers to achieve its protective goals, such as securing fair wages, preventing retaliation, ensuring equal pay, and protecting unemployment benefits. It specifically requires courts to apply labor law provisions broadly and interpret any exemptions or exceptions narrowly to maximize deterrence of employer violations. The law affects all workers and employers covered by New York's labor regulations by changing how courts evaluate disputes under existing labor statutes. This is a procedural directive for judicial interpretation, not a new law creating additional worker protections.
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 11, 2025
Last action Jun 13, 2025
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Jun 9, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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May 28, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
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Apr 11, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO LABOR
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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