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May 11, 2015

Cuomo Orders Emergency Protection of NY Salon Workers after Expose on Exploitation, Health Risks 
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And New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has ordered emergency measures to
protect workers in the state's nail salons, following a New York Times
expose on the widespread exploitation of manicurists, many of whom have
developed illnesses linked to chemicals in nail products. The Times
investigation found manicurists in New York routinely work without wages
or are forced to pay fees in order to work, toiling for shifts of 10 to
12 hours a day, six or seven days a week, for far below the minimum
wage. They suffer from miscarriages, cancer, and respiratory and skin
ailments. In response to the report, Governor Cuomo announced a new task
force to investigate nail salons, institute new rules to protect workers
from chemicals and educate workers about their rights.

 

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