S 2226 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes the comptroller of the city of New York to enforce and investigate certain violations of the state minimum wage

This bill, the "PROTECTION AND OVERSIGHT OF WORKER ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS (POWER) ACT," grants New York City's comptroller authority to enforce and investigate violations of the state minimum wage and related labor standards within the city. It directly affects NYC workers and employers by allowing the comptroller - instead of just the state labor department - to inspect workplaces, issue subpoenas, and pursue penalties for minimum wage violations. The comptroller gains enforcement powers for specific labor law sections covering wages, hours, and workplace standards, excluding areas already handled by the Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner. The bill takes immediate effect and does not replace existing state or city enforcement responsibilities.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 16, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 16, 2025
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