Bill > S00167

This bill establishes a new enforcement mechanism that links labor law violations to liquor licensing, specifically targeting employers who fail to comply with wage and hour regulations. Under the bill, if the Commissioner of Labor determines that an employer has violated labor laws related to wage payment, minimum wage, or farm worker protections, and the total violations exceed $1,000, the Commissioner will first notify the employer in writing and provide 15 days to address the violations. If the employer does not resolve the issues within that timeframe, the Commissioner must notify the Chair of the State Liquor Authority about the employer's violations. The Liquor Authority is then required to suspend the employer's liquor license for premises where alcohol is sold for on-site consumption. The license cannot be reinstated until the Commissioner provides written confirmation that the employer has fully addressed all labor law violations. This approach creates a direct financial and operational consequence for businesses that do not properly compensate their workers, potentially incentivizing better labor practices by linking wage compliance with the ability to maintain a liquor license.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S167