Authorizes the New York City Comptroller to enforce and investigate violations of the state minimum wage.

The bill, known as the "Protection and Oversight of Worker Enforcement Rights (POWER) Act," amends the labor law to authorize the New York City Comptroller to enforce and investigate violations of the state minimum wage. The Comptroller is also empowered to enforce other local laws, ordinances, or regulations requiring minimum wage or compensation. The Comptroller is granted the same authority as the commissioner, including inspecting premises, issuing subpoenas, and examining witnesses. The bill takes effect immediately.

Authorizes the New York City Comptroller to enforce and investigate violations of the state minimum wage.

The bill, known as the "Protection and Oversight of Worker Enforcement Rights (POWER) Act," amends the labor law to authorize the New York City Comptroller to enforce and investigate violations of the state minimum wage. The Comptroller is also empowered to enforce other local laws, ordinances, or regulations requiring minimum wage or compensation. The Comptroller is granted the same authority as the commissioner, including inspecting premises, issuing subpoenas, and examining witnesses. The bill takes effect immediately.