New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A5000 — 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 Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

Clarifies that certain wage violation damages are meant to compensate workers, not punish employers.

The bill states that damages for specific wage violations should be seen as compensation for workers instead of penalties for employers. This aims to address wage theft and the harm employees face due to it.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means that if you experience wage violations, you may receive damages intended to compensate for your loss rather than impose penalties on 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. SUBSTITUTED BY S4473

  2. ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.477

  3. RULES REPORT CAL.477

  4. REPORTED

  5. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  6. REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES

  7. REFERRED TO LABOR

  8. REFERRED TO LABOR

Sponsors

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A5000 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 A5000?
A5000 is sponsored by Harry B. Bronson.
What is the current status of A5000?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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