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What is NYC AC § 22-501?

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This section provides definitions for terms used in section 22-502, including 'strike', 'lockout', 'employer', 'employee', 'labor organization', and 'strikebreaker'. These definitions clarify the context of labor relations and disputes. Applies to employers and employees involved in labor negotiations and actions.

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§ 22-501 Definitions.

AC § 22-501

a. As used in section 22-502, the following words and phrases shall mean and include: 1. "Strike". Any concerted act of the employees in a lawful refusal of the employees to perform work or services for the employer, provided such acts are not recognized as unlawful under New York state and federal law, and if the employees are represented by a labor organization, that the said labor organization shall have approved or sanctioned the act.

2."Lockout". A refusal by an employer to permit his employees to work as a result of a dispute with such employees that affects wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment of said employees, provided, however, that a lockout shall not include a termination of employment for reasons deemed proper under New York state and federal law.

3."Employer". A person, firm or corporation who employs any employee to perform services for a wage or salary and includes any person, firm or corporation acting as an agent of any employer, directly or indirectly.

4."Employee". Any person who performs services for wages or salary under a contract of employment, express or implied, for an employer.

5."Labor organization". Any organization of any kind or any agency or employee representation committee or plan in which employees participate and which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment or conditions of work.

6."Strikebreaker". Any person who customarily and repeatedly offers himself or herself for employment for the duration of a strike or lockout in the place of employees involved in a strike or lockout.

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