N.Y. Labor Law 861-B – Definitions
§ 861-b. Definitions. As used in this article:
Terms Used In N.Y. Labor Law 861-B
- Commissioner: means the commissioner of labor. See N.Y. Labor Law 861-B
- Construction: means constructing, reconstructing, altering, maintaining, moving, rehabilitating, repairing, renovating or demolition of any building, structure, or improvement, or relating to the excavation of or other development or improvement to land. See N.Y. Labor Law 861-B
- Contractor: includes a general contractor and a subcontractor. See N.Y. Labor Law 861-B
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Department: means the department of labor. See N.Y. Labor Law 861-B
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
1. "Construction" means constructing, reconstructing, altering, maintaining, moving, rehabilitating, repairing, renovating or demolition of any building, structure, or improvement, or relating to the excavation of or other development or improvement to land.
2. "Contractor" means any sole proprietor, partnership, firm, corporation, limited liability company, association or other legal entity permitted by law to do business within the state who engages in construction as defined in this article.
3. "Contractor" includes a general contractor and a subcontractor.
4. "Department" means the department of labor.
5. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of labor.
6. "Employer" means any contractor that employs individuals deemed employees under this article.