N.Y. UJC Law § 1912
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Actions in which no fees to be charged; employees
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§ 1912. Actions in which no fees to be charged; employees.\n Employee's action. When the action is brought by an employee against\nan employer for services performed by such employee, the clerk shall not\ndemand or receive any fees whatsoever from the plaintiff or his\nattorney, if the plaintiff shall present proof by his own affidavit that\nhis demand does not exceed three hundred dollars exclusive of interest\nand costs; that he is a resident of or an employee in the county; that\nhe has a good and meritorious cause of action against the defendant and\nthe nature thereof; and that he has made either a written or a personal\ndemand upon the defendant or his agent for payment thereof and payment\nwas refused; provided that if the plaintiff shall demand a trial by\njury, he must pay the fees therefor.\n
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