Who Is Protected by New York Labor Laws?
The world of New York labor laws is a complex one and not always easy to determine when and if it applies to construction accidents. Here’s a look at how the two intersect.
You can find the full list of protections guaranteed under New York labor laws here.
The protections guaranteed under New York’s labor laws are applicable to full-time as well as part-time workers in the construction industry. Workers from other countries – who are here on a work visa – also enjoy the same protections under the law. Notably, undocumented workers also have rights under the state’s labor laws—this is a major protection that many in this situation do not realize.
Protections for Construction Workers under New York Labor Laws
Sections 200, 240, and 241 of New York Labor Law offer special protections to construction workers – which are not available to workers in most other states.
- Section 200 requires property owners and contractors to provide a reasonably safe work environment for workers.
- Section 240 deals with protections for workers that fall on the site or an object falls on them and gives workers the right to sue property owners and contractors in the event of such a gravity-related accident.
- Section 241 outlines the safety measures to be followed during construction, demolition, excavation related activities on worksites and protects workers if an industrial code is violated by an owner or contractor.
Injured at the Workplace in New York? Our Workers Compensation Lawyers Can Help You Get the Benefits You Need
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If you have been injured at a construction site, we can not only help you get workers’ comp benefits, but also find out if any third-party can be held liable and recover damages from them as well.
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