Manktelow Disappointed as Gov. Cuomo Signs the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act Into Law
A statement from Assemblyman Brian Manktelow (R,C,I,Ref-Lyons)on the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act
July 18, 2019
I am truly disappointed to see Gov. Cuomo sign the Farm Laborers Fair Labor Practices Act into law. While I understand the desire to help farmers and their employees, this is unfortunately not the best way to do so. Ultimately, I foresee this act hurting New Yorks economy, farmers and their employees in a number of ways. It limits the amount of time an employee can work, meaning less money for them to take home to their families. And it means less work being done, so less product is put out meaning less money for farming families. It is devastating to see the governor make yet another decision which does more harm than good for the state of New York.