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"if you can't do business LEGALLY , you can't do business HERE"

Sounds like a perfectly reasonable measure. If such a thing gets introduced in my own state, I'll be all over that.

[–] Gaywallet@beehaw.org 13 points 7 months ago

I'm completely on board with this kind of thing, but a much more effective measure is to levy fines which can get extreme. HIPAA is a great example of how powerful of a force fines can be. If you get stripped of your right to do business you can always start a new business or move to another state. But if you have to pay a fine, there's no easy way out - you can fight it in court but at the end of the day you're likely paying the fine. This would allow the state to actually recoup on the damage that wage theft reaps on the populace of the state.

[–] alyaza@beehaw.org 10 points 7 months ago

these have just been introduced so if you live in New York, obviously now is a good time to lobby your legislator. you can find each as follows:

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S8451

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S8452

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S8453