Construction Workers Sue Providers Over Labor Law Violations
Forty workers allege that two labor agencies engaged in retaliatory firings and failed to provide required legal notices.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Construction
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Forty construction workers have filed a lawsuit against Marin Workforce Inc. and Apex Labor Solutions LLC, alleging violations of the 2021 Construction Labor Provider Law. The plaintiffs claim the firms used retaliatory suspensions and terminations to punish workers for questioning company practices.
Why it matters
The lawsuit centers on rights protections for laborers who rely on these agencies for assignments, highlighting ongoing tension between staffing practices and city-mandated notice requirements. Workers assert that the current system pressures them to accept assignments under threat of retaliation.
The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection identified 198 total documentation failures by Marin Workforce in 2023, including 72 missed assignment notices. The company previously paid $40,000 in a 2025 consent agreement for compliance failures.
The players
Marin Workforce Inc.
A labor provider previously cited by the city for failing to deliver required documentation to its employees.
Apex Labor Solutions LLC
A labor agency named as a defendant in the lawsuit alongside Marin Workforce Inc. regarding employment practices.
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
The local agency responsible for enforcing workplace rights and monitoring compliance among labor providers.
The details
The complaint alleges that workers were forced to respond to assignment text messages within 15 minutes or face potential dismissal. The legal action seeks to address systemic issues regarding mandatory disclosures that were established when the city enacted labor reforms in 2021.
Timeline
New York City enacted the Construction Labor Provider Law in 2021.
The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection reviewed company records in 2023.
Marin Workforce entered into a consent agreement in 2025.
The lawsuit was filed in New York State Supreme Court on Oct. 22, 2026.
Market Landscape
This litigation highlights the friction between staffing agency operational speed and the legal protections mandated by the city's 2021 Construction Labor Provider Law. The case reflects broader challenges in maintaining compliance standards within the competitive city construction labor market.
The lawsuit focuses on the legal obligations of labor providers, which may impact how agency-staffed construction jobs are managed across city projects. Workers in this sector may see changes in how notice requirements and assignment procedures are handled by their employers.
The takeaway
This case underscores the importance of documentation rights for workers hired through third-party staffing agencies. Employees are encouraged to keep records of assignment notices and communications to ensure they remain informed of their legal protections.
Further reading
For additional context, see our latest coverage on New York City Construction.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Chief.
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