New York § 203-B - 203-BSeats for female employees
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 203-B — 203-BSeats for female employees, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 203-B. 203-BSeats for female employees
§ 203-b. Seats for female employees. A sufficient number of suitable seats, with backs where practicable, shall be provided and maintained in every factory, mercantile establishment, freight or passenger elevator, hotel and restaurant for female employees who shall be allowed to use the seats to such an extent as may be reasonable for the preservation of their health. In factories, female employees shall be allowed to use such seats whenever they are engaged in work which can be properly performed in a sitting posture. In mercantile establishments, at least one seat shall be provided for every three female employees and if the duties of such employees are to be performed principally in front of a counter, table, desk or fixture, such seats shall be placed in front thereof, or if such duties are to be performed principally behind such counter, table, desk or fixture they shall be placed behind the same.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 203-B
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 203-B cover?
Section 203-B ("203-BSeats for female employees") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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