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View All NewsNew York raises penalties for retaliation
November 30, 2009
The state of New York raised penalties for employers who retaliate against workers who report labor violations to the state Department of Labor.
A new state law that went into effect last week raised the minimum civil penalty to $2,000 from $200 and the maximum penalty to $10,000 from $1,000, the Department of Labor announced.
Retaliatory acts can include firing, demotion, cutting pay or reassignment to a less desirable work shift or duties, according to the department.