New York § 736 - 736Employee rights in related proceedings

Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 736 — 736Employee rights in related proceedings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 736. 736Employee rights in related proceedings

§ 736. Employee rights in related proceedings. No employee shall be discharged, disciplined or discriminated against in any manner for filing a complaint or testifying in any proceeding or action involving violations of the provisions of this article. Any employee discriminated against in violation of the provisions of this section shall be compensated by his employer for double the amount of any loss of wages and benefits arising out of such discrimination and shall be restored to his previous position of employment.

Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 736

What does New York Consolidated Laws § 736 cover?

Section 736 ("736Employee rights in related proceedings") 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.

How do I cite New York § 736?

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