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What is NYC AC § 20-564.6?

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This section allows covered construction workers to initiate legal action against construction labor providers for violations of section 20-564.2. Workers may recover damages and seek relief for retaliation, including compensation for special damages and legal fees. Applies to construction workers affected by labor violations.

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§ 20-564.6 Private right of action.

AC § 20-564.6

Any covered construction worker who is aggrieved by a violation of this subchapter may commence an action in a court of competent jurisdiction on their own behalf against a construction labor provider. For each violation of section 20-564.2, the covered construction worker may recover damages of $500. If such violation of 20-564.2 was committed with intent or recklessness, the covered construction worker may recover damages of $1,000. Any person who is a victim of retaliation shall be entitled to all relief necessary to make such person whole, including, but not limited to: (i) an injunction to restrain any adverse or retaliatory action; (ii) reinstatement to the position such officer or employee would have had but for such action, or to an equivalent position; and (iii) reinstatement of full benefits and seniority rights including payment of any missed back pay, plus interest. Persons aggrieved by a violation of section 20-564.2 or by retaliation shall be entitled to compensation for any special damages sustained as a result of an action commenced pursuant to this section, including litigation costs and reasonable attorneys' fees; and to relief other than set forth in this section as the court may deem appropriate. (L.L. 2021/150, 12/11/2021, eff. 6/9/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/150.

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