Bill > A03289

This bill modifies the state finance law to establish new protections for employees who are alleged to have been overpaid wages. Specifically, the bill introduces three key provisions: first, the state can only seek recovery of wage overpayments made within the past 365 days; second, the state can only pursue recovery of overpayments exceeding $500; and third, the state must provide the affected employee with 30 days' notice and an opportunity to respond to the overpayment findings before seeking recovery. Additionally, the bill allows employees to elect to have the recovery limited to no more than 10% of their biweekly paycheck, with the comptroller retaining sole authority to collect any remaining amounts when an employee separates from service. These changes are designed to provide employees with more financial protection and procedural fairness when wage overpayments are discovered, ensuring that employees have a chance to understand and address potential overpayment issues before aggressive wage recovery actions are taken.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3289