2025-2026 General Assembly

S.04473

Clarifies that the statutory damages available for certain wage violations are not punitive in nature and are designed to be liquidated damages rather than penalties or to compensate workers for the employer's failure to prevent wage theft and for the harm to employees that results from such failure.

Chamber Passed·6/12/25

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Chamber Passed6/12/25

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Clarifies that statutory damages for certain wage violations are compensatory, not punitive.

This bill amends the New York labor law to clarify that statutory damages for wage violations are compensatory, not punitive. It aims to ensure that workers can recover full statutory damages for wage theft and related harms, aligning with federal interpretations. The bill also sets a six-year statute of limitations for such actions.

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Last: Passed the Senate · 48–9 · Feb 26
Current: The House
Next: House floor vote

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