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NY A06775
NY A06775Relates to discrimination and retaliation against employees who claim workers' compensation benefits.
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Introduced
04/08/2021
04/08/2021
In Committee
06/01/2021
06/01/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
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)
Victor Pichardo (D)*,
Charles Barron (D),
Carmen De La Rosa (D),
Joe DeStefano (R),
Inez Dickens (D),
Michael Durso (R),
Deborah Glick (D),
Richard Gottfried (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Yuh-Line Niou (D),
N. Nick Perry (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Last Action
ordered to third reading rules cal.219 (on 06/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A6775 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A06775&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A06775 |
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