Bill > S02455

This bill establishes the New York State Worker Protection and Labor Law Enforcement Fund, a special fund designed to support the Department of Labor's labor law enforcement efforts. The fund will be jointly managed by the state comptroller and the commissioner of taxation and finance, and will primarily consist of monetary damages and penalties recovered from employers who violate specific articles of the labor law. These articles cover a range of labor protections, including wage and hour regulations, workplace safety, and worker rights. The fund's monies can only be used to supplement the Department of Labor's existing enforcement duties and cannot replace current funding. Importantly, the bill requires the Department of Labor to submit an annual report by January 1st detailing how the fund's money was used, including specifics like the number of enforcement proceedings initiated, amounts collected, personnel hired, and a financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The report must be distributed to key legislative leaders and the state comptroller, and will be publicly posted on the department's website. The fund will become operational on April 1, 2026, providing a new mechanism to support labor law enforcement in New York State.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2455