New York Labor Law Section 861-G - Contractor accountability.

861-g. Contractor accountability. When a contractor or sub-contractor is found to have failed to pay all wages as required by article six or nineteen of this chapter, either by a final order issued by the commissioner, an assurance of discontinuance or final settlement with the office of the attorney general, or a final judgment or order of a court of competent jurisdiction, the contractor or sub-contractor shall notify all of its employees of the nature of these violations. Notification summarizing the findings shall be made via paycheck attachment to employees at all worksites according to such form and manner ordered by the commissioner. The commissioner shall have the authority to promulgate rules necessary to effectuate the terms of this section.


Last modified: February 3, 2019