New York Employers' Liability Law

Every section of the New York Employers' Liability Law, in order — 18 sections. Source: NY Senate Open Legislation, current through November 4, 2026.

• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 1 — Short title
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 2 — Employers' liability for injuries
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 3 — Notice to be served
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 4 — Assumption of risks; contributory negligence, when a question of fact
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 5 — Trial; burden of proof
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 6 — Defense; insurance fund
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 7 — Existing rights of action continued
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 8 — Consent by employer and employee to compensation plan
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 9 — Liability to pay compensation; notice of accident
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 10 — Amount of compensation; persons entitled; physical examination
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 11 — Settlement of disputes
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 12 — Preferential claim; not assignable or subject to attachment; attorney's fees
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 13 — Cancellation of consent
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 14 — Reports of compensation plan
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 15 — Reports by employer
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 16 — Laws repealed
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 17 — Construction
• N.Y. Empl'rs Liab. Law § 18 — This act shall take effect immediately