Fajans v. R. H. Macy & Co.

Lewis (David C.), J.

By his complaint the plaintiff, an employee of the defendant, a mercantile establishment, sues to recover the penalty of $100 for an alleged violation of section 390 of the Labor Law.

“ § 390. Contribution to benefit or insurance fund. 1. A corporation operating a mercantile establishment shall not by deduction from salary, compensation or wages, by direct payment or otherwise, compel any employee in such establishment to contribute to a benefit or insurance fund maintained or managed for the employees of such establishment by such corporation, or by any other corporation…