Increases civil penalties for violations of child labor laws in New York.
This bill amends the labor law to increase civil penalties for violations of child labor laws. The penalties are set at $3,000 for the first violation, $5,000 for a second violation, and $10,000 for a third or subsequent violation. The commissioner may consider factors such as the employer's good faith, the gravity of the violation, and the employer's history of previous violations when assessing the penalty. If a minor is seriously injured or dies during illegal employment, the penalty is tripled.
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