New York § 197 - 197Civil penalty
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 197 — 197Civil penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 197. 197Civil penalty
§ 197. Civil penalty. Any employer who fails to pay the wages of his employees or shall differentiate in rate of pay because of protected class status, as provided in this article, shall forfeit to the people of the state the sum of five hundred dollars for each such failure, to be recovered by the commissioner in any legal action necessary, including administrative action or a civil action.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 197
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 197 cover?
Section 197 ("197Civil penalty") 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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