New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S4473 — Clarifies that the statutory damages available for certain wage violations are not punitive in nature and are designed to compensate workers

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill clarifies that certain wage violation damages are for compensation, not punishment.

This bill specifies that statutory damages for wage violations are intended to compensate workers instead of serving as punitive measures. It aims to address the harm caused by employers' failure to prevent wage theft.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means workers may receive compensation for wage theft without it being characterized as a penalty against employers.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.477

  2. SUBSTITUTED FOR A5000

  3. REFERRED TO CODES

  4. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  5. PASSED SENATE

  6. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  7. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  8. 1ST REPORT CAL.353

  9. REFERRED TO LABOR

  10. RETURNED TO SENATE

  11. DIED IN ASSEMBLY

  12. REFERRED TO LABOR

  13. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  14. PASSED SENATE

  15. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

  16. 2ND REPORT CAL.

  17. 1ST REPORT CAL.1194

  18. REFERRED TO LABOR

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S4473 do?
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.
Who sponsors S4473?
S4473 is sponsored by Jessica Ramos.
What is the current status of S4473?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 05, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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