Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes the Wage Payment Integrity Act, which increases protections against wage theft in New York.

Highlights:

• Establishes the Wage Payment Integrity Act in New York (Sec. 1)

• Amends the definition of “wages” to include compensation that is not payable solely at the employer’s discretion (Sec. 1). 

• Requires employers to notify an employee in a clear and timely manner that the employer has the full right to decide whether or not to give a bonus, in order for such bonus to be excluded from “wages” (Sec. 1). 

• Requires employers to notify employees in writing at least 7 days in advance of any changes to their terms of employment, unless those changes are included in the employee’s wage statement (Sec. 3). 

• Specifies a violation of these provisions as a misdemeanor (Sec. 5). 

• Exempts any individual in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional role whose earnings exceed $1,300 per week from the provisions of this bill (Sec. 5).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage (Sec. 6). 

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