2015 New York Laws
LAB - Labor
Article 25-B - (Labor) THE NEW YORK STATE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY FAIR PLAY ACT
861-B - Definitions.

 861-b. Definitions. As used in this article:
1.   "Construction"   means  constructing,  reconstructing,  altering,
  maintaining, moving, rehabilitating, repairing, renovating or demolition
  of  any  building,  structure,  or  improvement,  or  relating  to   the
  excavation of or other development or improvement to land.
2.   "Contractor"   means  any  sole  proprietor,  partnership,  firm,
  corporation, limited  liability  company,  association  or  other  legal
  entity  permitted  by law to do business within the state who engages in
  construction as defined in this article.
3. "Contractor" includes a general contractor and a subcontractor.
4. "Department" means the department of labor.
5. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of labor.
6. "Employer" means any contractor  that  employs  individuals  deemed
  employees under this article.