Bill > S05254

This bill amends the New York labor law to protect employees from wage reduction when they participate in workplace safety investigations related to violence protection programs. Specifically, the bill prevents employers from reducing an employee's wages if they accompany a government commissioner during an inspection, participate in a risk evaluation and determination inspection, or take part in an annual program review. This protection means that workers who help investigate potential workplace violence violations cannot be financially penalized for their involvement in these important safety assessments. The provision is designed to encourage employees to cooperate with workplace safety investigations without fear of economic retaliation, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in identifying and addressing potential workplace violence risks. The bill will take effect immediately upon enactment.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5254