N.Y. Uniform Justice Court Act § 1912: Actions in which no fees to be charged; employees

§ 1912. Actions in which no fees to be charged; employees.

Employee's action. When the action is brought by an employee against

an employer for services performed by such employee, the clerk shall not

demand or receive any fees whatsoever from the plaintiff or his

attorney, if the plaintiff shall present proof by his own affidavit that

his demand does not exceed three hundred dollars exclusive of interest

and costs; that he is a resident of or an employee in the county; that

he has a good and meritorious cause of action against the defendant and

the nature thereof; and that he has made either a written or a personal

demand upon the defendant or his agent for payment thereof and payment

was refused; provided that if the plaintiff shall demand a trial by

jury, he must pay the fees therefor.