Bill > S07976

This bill authorizes the comptroller of the City of New York to enforce and investigate violations of the state minimum wage and various labor law provisions within the city's geographic boundaries. The "fiscal officer" (the NYC comptroller) is empowered with the same enforcement authority as the state labor commissioner, including the right to inspect premises, issue subpoenas, and examine records. The bill also allows the fiscal officer to enforce any local law, ordinance, or regulation requiring payment of a minimum wage or establishing a labor standard in the city, with some exceptions. The goal is to provide the city with additional tools to ensure compliance with labor laws and protect workers' rights.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S7976