Bill > S00169

This bill establishes a new enforcement mechanism for labor law violations related to wages and hours of labor. Specifically, if the commissioner of labor determines that an employer has violated certain labor law provisions (such as minimum wage requirements or payment of wages) and the total violation amount exceeds $1,000, the commissioner will first notify the employer in writing and give them 15 days to address the violations. If the employer fails to resolve the issues within that timeframe, the labor commissioner will notify the commissioner of taxation and finance, who can then suspend the employer's certificate of authority (a type of business license). The tax commissioner cannot reinstate the suspended certificate until receiving written confirmation from the labor commissioner that the employer has come into compliance with the relevant labor laws. This measure is designed to create a stronger deterrent against wage theft and labor law violations by linking potential business license suspension directly to an employer's compliance with wage and hour regulations. The bill applies to various labor law articles covering payment of wages, minimum wage standards, and protections for different types of workers, including farm laborers.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S169