New York labor law to be interpreted liberally to achieve its remedial purposes.
The bill, known as the "remedial construction of New York labor law act," mandates that the New York labor law be interpreted liberally to achieve its broad remedial purposes. This includes ensuring workers' wage floors, protecting their rights to recover earned wages, and safeguarding against retaliation. Exceptions and exemptions from labor law requirements are to be interpreted narrowly to maximize deterrence of unlawful conduct. The act takes effect immediately.
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