ยง 130. Workmen's compensation premiums shall be deemed preferred
claims. All premiums and interest charges on account of policies
insuring employers against liability under this chapter which may be due
to the state insurance fund, or any stock corporation or mutual
association authorized to transact the business of insurance in this
state, and all judgments recovered by the state insurance fund or any
such insurance corporation or association against any employer on
actions brought under any such policy, shall be deemed preferred claims
in all insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings, trustee proceedings for
administration of estates and receiverships involving the employer
liable therefor or the property of such employer, provided however that
claims for wages shall receive prior preference in all such proceedings.
Structure New York Laws
Article 7 - Miscellaneous Provisions.
110 - Record and Report of Injuries by Employers.
110-A - Confidentiality of Workers' Compensation Records.
110-B - Reporting of Injuries to Employer.
111 - Information to Be Furnished by Employer.
112 - Inspection of Records of Employers.
114 - Penalties for Fraudulent Practices.
114-A - Disqualification for False Representation.
114-B - Readjustment of an Employer's Experience Rating.
118 - Technical Rules of Evidence or Procedure Not Required.
118-A - Effect of Findings and Determinations in Subsequent Proceedings.
120 - Discrimination Against Employees.
121-A - Proof of Dependency in Foreign Countries.
123 - Jurisdiction of Board to Be Continuing.
125 - Job Discrimination Prohibited Based on Prior Receipt of Benefits.
125-A - Discriminating Against an Injured Veteran.
128 - Unconstitutional Provisions.
129 - Actions or Causes of Action Pending.
130 - Workmen's Compensation Premiums Shall Be Deemed Preferred Claims.
132 - Criminal Prosecution; Certifications
135 - Premium Credits for Safety Investment.