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Bill to Create Stand-Alone Misclassification Violation

Bill: S 8210

Creates definition of independent contractor for purposes of wage payment law, in essence creating stand-alone violation for misclassification of employees. Creates a violation of the NY labor law where an individual is not paid the legally required wages or from whose wages state taxes are not withheld, a private right of action, and authorizes mechanism for private attorneys general actions in cases of violation.
NOTES OF INTEREST: To Senate Rules Committee
ADJOURNS: January 5, 2011

Status as of June 30, 2010: To Committee (June 16, 2010)

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