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BILL NUMBER:S4919
Title of bill
An act to amend the labor law, in relation to authorizing local governments to pay higher level of minimum wage benefits
Purpose or general idea of bill
Allows localities to set a minimum wage beyond what is required by the state.
Summary of specific provisions
Establishes a non-preemption clause allowing municipalities to establish a higher minimum wage.
Section 1 - Amends Section 665 of the labor law, as added by chapter 619 of the laws of 1960 by adding a "non preemption" clause, allowing municipalities/localities to raise their minimum wage above what the state statutorily requires.
Section 2 - states that this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
The cost of living has skyrocketed in our state while wages have stagnated having a serious, detrimental impact on working class New Yorkers. People who make the current minimum wage fall below the poverty line, this is unjust and unacceptable.
The problem of wage disparity is only exacerbated in higher standard of living areas like the five Burroughs of NYC, Westchester & Long Island. This legislation effectively establishes that minimum wage shall be a floor and not a ceiling, thus allowing localities to raise the minimum wage above what is currently established by the state.
A one size fits all minimum wage does not adequately address the standard of living economic disparity that exists in New York State. It is time for New York to come from behind and take the lead to insure all New Yorker's, our working class is paid a livable wage. Doing so will help boost economic activity propelling our economy forward.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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