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NY A01487

NY A01487
Creates a right of action in favor of a contractor whose bid is denied against the winning bidder where such winning bidder knowingly misclassified one or more of its employees as independent contractors to avoid paying workers' compensation premiums on such employee; provides for payment of damages by the winning bidder.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Creates a right of action in favor of a contractor whose bid is denied against the winning bidder where such winning bidder knowingly misclassified one or more of its employees as independent contractors to avoid paying workers' compensation premiums on such employee; provides for payment of damages by the winning bidder.

AI Summary

This bill creates a right of action for a contractor whose bid is denied against the winning bidder if the winning bidder knowingly misclassified one or more of its employees as independent contractors to avoid paying workers' compensation premiums. The bill provides for the payment of damages by the winning bidder if the contractor successfully brings such an action. It also clarifies that the determination of whether a worker is properly classified as an employee shall be made in accordance with applicable state law.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

enacting clause stricken (on 04/05/2022)

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