On March 4, 2025, the New York State Senate passed S1514, which would empower the commissioner of labor to issue stop-work orders against employers that misclassify employees as independent contractors or provide false, incomplete, or misleading information to insurance companies regarding the number of employees.

The bill, which represents a significant legislative move to protect workers’ rights and ensure fair labor practices, has a companion bill, A6664, currently under review by the New York State Assembly’s Labor Committee.

Quick Hits

• Stop-Work Orders for Misclassification: New York Senate Bill S1514 would allow the commissioner of labor to issue stop-work orders if an employer is found to have knowingly misclassified employees or provided false information to insurance companies.
• Notification and Compliance: Employers would receive written notice of the intention to issue a stop-work order and have seventy-two hours to address the violations before the order is enforced.
• Employee Rights and Penalties: Employees affected by stop-work orders would be entitled to their regular pay for up to ten days, and employers face significant penalties for noncompliance.

Issuance of Stop-Work Orders

S1514 stipulates that if the commissioner of labor determines, after an investigation, that an employer has knowingly misclassified employees as independent contractors or provided false information to insurance companies, the commissioner will notify the employer in writing of...

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