New York labor law to be interpreted liberally for workers' benefit, regardless of federal law interpretations.

The bill, known as the "remedial construction of New York labor law act," mandates that New York labor law be interpreted liberally to achieve its remedial purposes, including securing wage floors and equal pay. This interpretation applies regardless of how similarly-worded federal laws or regulations are construed. The bill also directs that exceptions and exemptions in the labor law be read narrowly to maximize deterrence of unlawful conduct.

New York labor law to be interpreted liberally for workers' benefit, regardless of federal law interpretations.

The bill, known as the "remedial construction of New York labor law act," mandates that New York labor law be interpreted liberally to achieve its remedial purposes, including securing wage floors and equal pay. This interpretation applies regardless of how similarly-worded federal laws or regulations are construed. The bill also directs that exceptions and exemptions in the labor law be read narrowly to maximize deterrence of unlawful conduct.