Bill > A06868

This bill increases civil penalties for child labor law violations by modifying existing labor law provisions regarding employer fines. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum penalties for first, second, and subsequent violations: first violations will now have a maximum fine of $3,000 (up from $1,000), second violations will range from $3,000 to $5,000 (up from a maximum of $2,000), and third or subsequent violations will range from $5,000 to $10,000 (up from a maximum of $3,000). The bill also adds language requiring the commissioner to consider the employer's good faith belief that their conduct was lawful when assessing penalties. Importantly, if a child labor violation results in serious injury or death to a minor, defined as a permanent partial or total disability as determined by the workers' compensation board, the penalty will be tripled. The changes aim to strengthen deterrence and accountability for employers who violate child labor regulations by implementing more significant financial consequences for such infractions. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6868