Labor & Employment

passed both · New York · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 2236: Enacts the wage payment integrity act

Amends provisions relating to payment of wages to include compensation that is not payable solely at the employer's discretion; requires certain notices.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAmends wage payment rules to require non-discretionary compensation and notices, strengthening worker payment protections and rights.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 30, 2026

S 1514: Relates to issuing stop-work orders for misclassification of employees

Empowers the commissioner of labor to issue stop-work orders against employers for misclassification of employees as independent contractors or for providing false, incomplete, or misleading information to an insurance company on the number of employees of such employer.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEmpowers labor commissioner to stop misclassification (avoiding worker benefits), directly protecting employees' rights and strengthening employment standards per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 413: Relates to the resolution of certain claims by certain employees

Makes the release of any claim by an employee, or independent contractor who is a natural person, against an employer, unenforceable if, as a condition of such resolution, the employee or independent contractor is prohibited from applying for, accepting, or engaging in future employment with such employer, or any entity or entities related to such employer.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents employers from forcing employees to waive future employment rights in settlements, directly protecting workers' ability to seek other jobs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 18, 2026

S 1142: Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on employment discrimination

Relates to the statute of limitations for actions based on discriminatory practices in employment; establishes action must be commenced within six years.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends statute of limitations for employment discrimination claims to six years, enabling workers more time to pursue legal action and protecting their rights.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 11, 2026

S 4925: Relates to requiring training to reduce abusive conduct and bullying in the workplace

This bill requires employers with 20+ full-time permanent employees to create a written workplace violence prevention program that includes specific training to address abusive conduct and bullying. The program must identify workplace risks (like working alone or public-facing roles) and detail prevention methods, such as conflict resolution training and reporting systems for aggressive behavior. Employees must receive annual training on recognizing and reporting bullying, understanding workplace risks, and using safety measures like emergency procedures and security devices. The law applies to all covered employers statewide and takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates anti-bullying training and prevention programs for employers, directly enhancing workplace safety and protecting workers' rights per Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 10, 2026

S 3750: Creates the office of older adult workforce development within the office for the aging

This bill creates a new office within the Office for the Aging focused on supporting older adults in the workforce. It establishes a coordinator (appointed by the Office for the Aging director) who will work with the Department of Labor and Division of Human Rights to develop and coordinate programs. Key provisions include creating a centralized website with job resources, providing information on age discrimination protections, and offering outreach about available services. The office directly serves older adults seeking job placement, career development, or workplace support.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates office to support older workers with job resources, age discrimination protections, and coordination with Labor Dept., directly advancing workforce inclusion.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 25, 2026

S 2447: Clarifies the standard for intentional discrimination or retaliation claims

Clarifies the standard for intentional discrimination or retaliation claims by requiring a person or persons prove that an unlawful motivation was a motivating factor and not "the sole motivating factor" or a "but-for cause" of the challenged treatment.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentShifts burden of proof to require only a 'motivating factor' (not 'sole' or 'but-for') in discrimination claims, making it harder for workers to prove retaliation, thus weakening protections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Labor & Employment

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 11, 2026

S 2497: Relates to the admissibility of certain testimony and evidence by a person alleging discrimination

Permits the admissibility of testimony that a person reported acts of discrimination to another person in a civil trial under the human rights law, including the contents of such report.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPermits admissibility of discrimination reports in civil trials, strengthening workers' ability to prove discrimination claims under human rights law.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 190: Establishes the payment of certain volunteer firefighter and volunteer ambulance worker death benefits shall be within ninety days of the filing of application to receive such death benefit

Establishes the payment of certain volunteer firefighter and volunteer ambulance worker death benefits shall be within ninety days of the filing of application to receive such death benefit.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnsures timely death benefits for volunteer firefighters/ambulance workers, strengthening worker benefit protections through explicit 90-day payment requirement.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 681: Relates to fingerprinting or mandatory iris and retina scanning of employees

S 681 prohibits most private employers from requiring fingerprinting or mandatory iris/retina scans as a condition of hiring or continued employment. It directly affects private-sector workers and employers, with key exceptions for state/municipal employees, public hospitals, medical colleges affiliated with public hospitals, and private hospitals. The bill amends labor law to make this prohibition explicit and takes effect immediately upon enactment. It does not apply to government workers or healthcare facilities receiving public funding.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits private employers from mandatory biometric scans, protecting workers' privacy rights and limiting employer overreach in hiring practices.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits private employers from mandating biometric data collection (fingerprints/iris scans), directly protecting employee data privacy per topic description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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