Fines for New York employers convicted of state criminal charges for the death or injury of a worker could skyrocket under a bill (S621B) signed into law Friday by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D).
The range of fines allowed for felony convictions will increase from a maximum of $10,000 to $500,000. Misdemeanor fines, meanwhile, will rise from a maximum of $5,000 to $500,000. The new provisions will take effect in 30 days.
“Construction workers are the engine that keep our economy moving, and they deserve strong protections under the law,” Hochul said.
The bill passed by the legislature called ...
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