Clarifies that statutory damages for wage violations are compensatory, not punitive.
The bill aims to clarify that statutory damages for wage violations under New York Labor Law are compensatory, not punitive. It ensures that employees can recover full statutory damages for violations of wage notice and wage statement provisions. The bill also addresses the statute of limitations for such actions, allowing recovery within six years from the date of the violation or when the employee files a complaint with the commissioner.
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