Gratuities
Source:
Section 196-D — Gratuities, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/LAB/196-D (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 25, 2025).
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Definitions 191
Frequency of payments 191–A
Definitions 191–B
Contracts with sales representatives 191–C
Payment of sales commission 192
Cash payment of wages 193
Deductions from wages 194
Differential in rate of pay because of protected class status prohibited 194–A
Wage or salary history inquiries prohibited 194–B
Mandatory disclosure of compensation or range of compensation 195
Notice and record-keeping requirements 196
Powers of commissioner 196–A
Complaints by employees to commissioner 196–B
Sick leave requirements 196–D
Gratuities 197
Civil penalty 198
Costs, remedies 198–A
Criminal penalties 198–B
“Kick-back” of wages prohibited 198–C
Benefits or wage supplements 198–D
Posting regulations on illegal wage deductions 198–E
Construction industry wage theft 199
Rules and regulations 199–A
Notification of process
Definitions 191
Frequency of payments 191–A
Definitions 191–B
Contracts with sales representatives 191–C
Payment of sales commission 192
Cash payment of wages 193
Deductions from wages 194
Differential in rate of pay because of protected class status prohibited 194–A
Wage or salary history inquiries prohibited 194–B
Mandatory disclosure of compensation or range of compensation 195
Notice and record-keeping requirements 196
Powers of commissioner 196–A
Complaints by employees to commissioner 196–B
Sick leave requirements 196–D
Gratuities 197
Civil penalty 198
Costs, remedies 198–A
Criminal penalties 198–B
“Kick-back” of wages prohibited 198–C
Benefits or wage supplements 198–D
Posting regulations on illegal wage deductions 198–E
Construction industry wage theft 199
Rules and regulations 199–A
Notification of process
