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- Referred to labor
- Referred to labor
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Includes public employment in wage payment provisions
In Assembly Committee · Labor · Sponsor Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
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BILL NUMBER:S1774
Title of bill
An act to amend the labor law, in relation to including public employment in wage payment provisions
Purpose
The bill provides a remedy for employees who are not paid by their public employer.
Summary of provisions
The bill adds public employees to Article 6 of the Labor Law.
Justification
Currently public employees are forced to resort to grievance arbitration, which may take place over an inordinate length of time and cost, in order to recover unpaid earned wages. This is particularly problematic for non-union employees. There are no consequences for a public employer failing to pay wages, such as a school district retaining compensation for extracurricular activities to teachers or for contingent workers. Adding public employers to existing law will serve as deterrent to employers withholding funds and provide a safety net for compensation.
Legislative history
2013-2014: S.7895 - Referred to Rules
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Takes effect immediately.
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