New York bill S05559 adds labor law civil penalties and employee's right to bring civil action for unlawful discharge, penalty or discrimination on.

New York bill S05559 amends the judiciary law and labor law to create additional remedies for employees who face unlawful discharge, penalty, or discrimination due to their jury service. The bill adds labor law civil penalties and the employee's right to bring a civil action. Employers can still withhold wages for the first three days of jury service, but not beyond that. The bill also provides for liquidated damages, reinstatement, and attorney's fees. The statute of limitations is tolled until the investigation is concluded.

New York bill S05559 adds labor law civil penalties and employee's right to bring civil action for unlawful discharge, penalty or discrimination on.

New York bill S05559 amends the judiciary law and labor law to create additional remedies for employees who face unlawful discharge, penalty, or discrimination due to their jury service. The bill adds labor law civil penalties and the employee's right to bring a civil action. Employers can still withhold wages for the first three days of jury service, but not beyond that. The bill also provides for liquidated damages, reinstatement, and attorney's fees. The statute of limitations is tolled until the investigation is concluded.