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NY gov. signs emergency order protecting nail salon workers
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After a scathing investigation by the New York Times that uncovered working conditions in the Big Apple's nail salon industry, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed an order to stop the theft of wages and health hazards the manicurists face.
Last week, the Times published an article outlining the underpayment, sometimes no payment, and other "abuses" in the nail salon industry.
>>Read the NYT's complete investigation
Cuomo said effective immediately, a new taskforce will investigate all salons forcing the businesses to protect the workers from the dangerous chemicals found in the products they use, the New York Times reported.
The shops are also being ordered to pay workers back wages and be licensed. Not complying with either rule, will force the shops to be shut down, the Times reported.
The announcement was made Sunday and will become permanent in the next few months.
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