Bill > S03732

This bill amends the Workers' Compensation Law to prohibit employers from discriminating or retaliating against employees who claim or attempt to claim workers' compensation benefits. The bill expands the definition of discrimination and retaliation to include threatening to or actually contacting immigration authorities about an employee's or their family member's immigration status. The bill also increases the penalty for violating this law from a minimum of $100 to $500. The bill aims to protect employees from facing adverse employment consequences for exercising their right to seek workers' compensation benefits.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S3732