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NY A06775

NY A06775
Relates to discrimination and retaliation against employees who claim workers' compensation benefits.


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Introduced
04/08/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to discrimination and retaliation against employees

AI Summary

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 key provisions include increasing the potential penalty for violations from $500 to $2,000, and explicitly stating that discrimination or retaliation includes threatening to or actually reporting an employee's or their family member's immigration status to authorities. The bill aims to strengthen protections for employees who exercise their rights under the Workers' Compensation Law.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

ordered to third reading rules cal.219 (on 06/01/2021)

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