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What is NYC RCNY § 9-20?

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(a) Prior to commencing a Case, the Department shall deliver a written notice to the applicable Covered Employer informing the Covered Employer that the Department may commence a Case unless the Covered Employer demonstrates, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Department, within 30 days, that the Covered Employer ha

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Effective: 6/23/2016

§ 9-20 Cure Notice.

RCNY § 9-20

(a)Prior to commencing a Case, the Department shall deliver a written notice to the applicable Covered Employer informing the Covered Employer that the Department may commence a Case unless the Covered Employer demonstrates, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Department, within 30 days, that the Covered Employer has cured its violations of the Prevailing Wage Law. The notice shall indicate that the Covered Employer may contact the Department if it wishes to settle the alleged violation(s) of the Prevailing Wage Law, and note that any settlement is at the discretion of the Department.

(b)Cure may be in the form of (1) payment of back wages or the monetary value of health benefits withheld, including interest from the date of the underpayment to the Building Service Employee; (2) payment of civil penalties pursuant to the Prevailing Wage Law; (3) filing or disclosure of any records that were not filed or made available to the public; (4) reinstatement or other appropriate relief for any employee subjected to retaliation or discrimination in violation of the Prevailing Wage Law; or (5) any other relief reasonably calculated to remedy the violation of the Wage Laws. The Department may, in its discretion, extend the time for the Covered Employer to cure. (Added City Record 5/24/2016, eff. 6/23/2016)

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