New York S04519 amends the labor law to ensure employees who win kick-back claims receive full compensation, including wages, liquidated damages.

New York S04519 amends Section 198-b of the labor law by adding a new subdivision 6. This change ensures that employees who prevail in court actions on kick-back claims are entitled to recover the full amount of wages, supplements, or other value received, along with liquidated damages, attorney's fees, and prejudgment interest as stipulated by the civil practice law and rules. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

New York S04519 amends the labor law to ensure employees who win kick-back claims receive full compensation, including wages, liquidated damages.

New York S04519 amends Section 198-b of the labor law by adding a new subdivision 6. This change ensures that employees who prevail in court actions on kick-back claims are entitled to recover the full amount of wages, supplements, or other value received, along with liquidated damages, attorney's fees, and prejudgment interest as stipulated by the civil practice law and rules. The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.