States / New York / S 4140

S 4140 In Committee

Enacts the protection in the workplace act

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Enacts the "protection in the workplace act"; provides that injuries to employees as a result of the commission of a sexual offense shall entitle such employee to all rights and benefits available pursuant to the workers' compensation law and, in addition, shall permit such employee to pursue any other remedies available at law or in equity; clarifies that workers' compensation should be exclusive remedy except when the employee suffers personal injury as a result of a sexual offense committed by a co-worker.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Feb 3, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO LABOR
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
27 · Low