§ 738. Actions for damages. Any employee or prospective employee damaged as the result of a violation of any of the provisions of this article shall be entitled to file an action for damages in the supreme court of this state.

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Terms Used In N.Y. Labor Law 738

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Employee: means an individual employed by an employer. See N.Y. Labor Law 733
  • Prospective employee: means an individual seeking or being sought for employment with an employer. See N.Y. Labor Law 733
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