Bill > A07421

This bill, known as the Stop Workplace Abuse Today (SWAT) Act, authorizes the commissioner of labor and the workers' compensation board to issue stop-work orders against employers who violate specific labor laws, such as those related to wage payment, minimum wage standards, and workers' compensation insurance. The bill establishes a detailed procedure for issuing these orders, which involves providing employers with a 72-hour notice to address violations before a stop-work order is implemented. If an employer fails to comply, they can be subject to penalties ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per day of non-compliance. The stop-work order requires the cessation of all business operations at sites where violations occur and remains in effect until the employer comes into compliance and pays any assessed penalties. The bill also provides protections for employees, ensuring they are paid their regular rate during the stop-work order period and establishing a presumption of unlawful retaliation if an employer takes adverse action against an employee who has filed a complaint. Additionally, the stop-work order can be applied to successor firms, corporations, or partnerships of the original employer, and employers have the right to request a hearing to contest the order within ten days of its issuance.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7421