New York S03946 allows employees to bring civil actions against employers for safety and health standard or workplace violence violations.

New York S03946 amends the labor law to permit employees to file civil actions against employers who violate safety and health standards or workplace violence regulations. The statute of limitations for such actions is three years from the date of the violation. Courts can order relief including injunctions, payment of costs and attorneys' fees, rehiring or reinstatement, and lost compensation and damages. The investigation by the commissioner does not need to be completed before an employee can bring a civil action.

New York S03946 allows employees to bring civil actions against employers for safety and health standard or workplace violence violations.

New York S03946 amends the labor law to permit employees to file civil actions against employers who violate safety and health standards or workplace violence regulations. The statute of limitations for such actions is three years from the date of the violation. Courts can order relief including injunctions, payment of costs and attorneys' fees, rehiring or reinstatement, and lost compensation and damages. The investigation by the commissioner does not need to be completed before an employee can bring a civil action.