N.Y. Labor Law § 342: Establishment of a special task force

§ 342. Establishment of a special task force. The commissioner is

authorized to establish a special task force for the purpose of

concentrating enforcement of the labor law affecting production

employees in the apparel industry in New York state and otherwise

exercising the duties and powers set forth in sections three hundred

forty-three and three hundred forty-four of this article. Such special

task force shall be empowered to investigate and conduct inspections at

locations where an apparel industry contractor is operating.

The commissioner is further authorized to publish on the internet

listings of those persons and entities investigated by the department or

the special task force on the apparel industry and found not to be in

compliance with the law. The listing shall include all relevant

information concerning the violators included in the registration

process in accordance with section three hundred forty-one of this

article. The listing shall be updated regularly, not less than monthly,

amended to be adjusted for new instances of non-compliance. Any retailer

or manufacturer or contractor requesting verification of the

registration status of a manufacturer or contractor shall be provided

with a reference to this internet web site listing.