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What is NYC AC § 20-1508?

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This section outlines the remedies available to contracted delivery workers for violations of their rights, including compensatory damages, compliance orders, and specific monetary penalties for various violations. The statute applies to contracted delivery workers seeking relief for rights violations under this chapter.

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§ 20-1508 Remedies for workers.

AC § 20-1508

Editor's note: this section has been amended by L.L. 2026/034, 1/17/2026, eff. 1/17/2027. a. For violations of their rights under this chapter, a contracted delivery worker shall be entitled to the following relief: 1. all compensatory damages and other relief required to make the worker or former worker whole; 2. an order directing compliance with the requirements set forth in this chapter; and 3. for each violation of: (a) section 20-1504, (1) $500 for each violation not involving denial of future work opportunities; (2) $2,500 for each violation involving denial of future work opportunities; and (3) any equitable relief appropriate under the circumstances, including but not limited to payment of any lost earnings resulting from such retaliation.

(b)section 20-1521, $200; (c) section 20-1522, including any minimum payment established by rule pursuant to section 20-1522, 3 times the amount of any payment that should have been made and was not timely made; (d) section 20-1523, $200; (e) section 20-1524, $200; and (f) section 20-1527, $200. b. The relief authorized by this section shall be imposed on a per worker and per instance basis for each violation. (L.L. 2021/114, 10/24/2021, eff. 4/22/2022; Am. L.L. 2025/123, 9/10/2025, eff. 9/10/2025) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2025/123 and L.L. 2026/034.

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