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New York’s Scaffold Law, officially known as Labor Law Section 240, is one of the state’s most controversial and impactful pieces of legislation affecting the construction industry. The law, which dates back to 1885, was enacted to protect construction workers from the dangers associated with working at heights. The Scaffold Law has far-reaching implications for construction companies, contractors, property owners and, most importantly, the workers it aims to protect. Here is an overview of the […]