N.Y. Labor Law Section 696-C
Minimum wage rate for covered airport workers


All covered employers shall ensure that every covered airport worker is compensated at a rate that is no less than the applicable standard rate. Nothing in this article shall alter or limit any employer’s obligation to pay any otherwise applicable prevailing wage under article eight or nine of this chapter. * NB Effective until January 1, 2026 * § 696-c. Commissioner’s powers of investigation. The commissioner or such commissioner’s authorized representative shall have the power to:

1.

investigate the compensation of covered airport workers in the state;

2.

enter the place of business or employment of any employer for the purpose of (a) examining and inspecting any and all books, registers, payrolls, and other records that in any way relate to or have a bearing upon the compensation provided to, or the hours worked by any employees, and

(b)

ascertaining whether the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder are being complied with; and

3.

require from any employer full and correct statements and reports in writing, at such times as the commissioner may deem necessary, of the compensation provided to and the hours by such employer’s employees. * NB Effective January 1, 2026

Source: Section 696-C — Minimum wage rate for covered airport workers, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/LAB/696-C (updated May 16, 2025; accessed May 24, 2025).

Accessed:
May 24, 2025

Last modified:
May 16, 2025

§ 696-C’s source at nysenate​.gov

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