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news & events / 05.28.25
Governor Hochul Signs Law Limiting Penalties for Violations of Pay Frequency Law
On May 9, 2025, Governor Hochul signed an amendment of New York Labor Law (“NYLL”) that will likely curtail the avalanche of pay frequency lawsuits that have been filed in New York courts since 2019. The increased filings were caused by the Appellate Division, First Department’s 2019 decision in Vega v. CM & Associates Construction …
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