state_legiscan_drain · NY
Creates, in addition to the existing sanction of criminal contempt of court, the remedies of labor law civil penalties and employee's right to bring civil action for unlawful discharge, penalty or discrimination on account of the exercise by an employee of a juror's right to be absent from employment by reason of jury service.
April 6, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would add civil penalties under labor law and a private right of action for employees who are discharged, penalized, or discriminated against for exercising their right to be absent from work for jury service. This expands remedies beyond the existing criminal contempt sanction.
Source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9773
Common questions
- What does "Creates, in addition to the existing sanction of criminal contempt of court, the remedies of labor law civil penalties and employee's right to bring civil action for unlawful discharge, penalty or discrimination on account of the exercise by an employee of a juror's right to be absent from employment by reason of jury service." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would add civil penalties under labor law and a private right of action for employees who are discharged, penalized, or…
- When was it published?
- It was published on April 6, 2026.