§ 788. Other powers. The attorney general, either upon his or her own complaint or the complaint of any person acting for themselves or the general public, has the authority to prosecute actions, either civil or criminal, for violations of this article, or to enforce the provisions thereof independently and without specific direction of the commissioner.

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Terms Used In N.Y. Labor Law 788

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, business trust, estate, trust, association, joint venture, agency, instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity, whether domestic or foreign. See N.Y. Labor Law 780
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.