Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 28, 2026

S 3354: Relates to transfer of sick time

This bill (S 3354) allows eligible public employees in New York State to transfer unused sick leave to colleagues facing medical or family emergencies. It directly affects state, county, municipal, school district, and retirement system employees (e.g., teachers, civil service workers) who are covered under specific retirement systems. Key provisions require that transfers only occur between employees under the same employer jurisdiction (e.g., state employees can only help other state employees), recipients must exhaust their own sick leave first, and employers may require medical documentation for approval. The bill explicitly states it does not override existing collective bargaining agreements or employment contracts.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill enables public employees to transfer unused sick leave for medical/family emergencies, expanding access to benefits and strengthening workplace support for workers' rights.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1672: Relates to certain construction projects

Defines the term "construction projects" to mean the construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or improvement of any school building where a district receives any apportionment for debt service or building aid and the school building is sited within the Long Island region; provides that each contract involving the award of a construction project shall require the use of a project labor agreement for all contractors and subcontractors on such project.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates project labor agreements requiring union representation and standardized labor terms for school construction projects, strengthening collective bargaining.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4611: Provides grounds for attachment and relates to procedures where employees may hold shareholders of non-publicly traded corporations personally liable for wage theft

Provides grounds for attachment; relates to procedures where employees may hold shareholders of non-publicly traded corporations personally liable for wage theft; relates to rights for victims of wage theft to hold the ten members with the largest ownership interests in a company personally liable for wage theft; relates to penalties for certain wage violations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill directly enables employees to hold shareholders personally liable for wage theft, strengthening worker protections against unpaid wages and expanding legal recourse.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3412: Provides for the regulation of all indoor and outdoor worksites

Provides for the regulation of indoor and outdoor worksites with temperature protection standards and education, training and reporting requirements to ensure that employers provide safe conditions for their employees.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates temperature standards, training, and reporting for workplace safety, directly strengthening employee protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2257: Extends the period given to certain applicants for public assistance benefits to request a fair hearing

Extends the period given to certain applicants for public assistance benefits to request a fair hearing on a determination of their ability to participate in work activities from ten days to sixty days or within sixty days of receipt of a work activity assignment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends due process for unemployment benefit appeals, protecting access to benefits and strengthening employment standards for applicants.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1938: Permits schools to allow trade unions to make a recruitment presentation in a high school

Requires the principal of any high school to allow any local trade union, upon request, to enter the school for the purpose of trade union recruitment, including, but not limited to: making presentations; disseminating literature; and answering questions by students.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables trade union recruitment in schools, directly supporting collective bargaining rights and worker organizing efforts per labor topic indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4580: Removes eligibility or receipt of primary social security disability benefits as a condition for ordinary disability retirement for certain members

Removes eligibility or receipt of primary social security disability benefits as a condition for ordinary disability retirement for New York city enhanced plan members in active service who are not eligible for a normal retirement benefit and have completed five years or more of service.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves requirement to receive social security disability benefits for city workers' disability retirement, expanding access to benefits without unnecessary barriers.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7658: Expands the scope of duties for public employers to prevent workplace violence

Expands the scope of duties for public employers to prevent workplace violence including additional training, the creation of incident logs, expanding inspections and providing the commissioner the ability to enforce such provisions to prevent workplace violence.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands public employer duties for workplace violence prevention, enhancing worker safety protections through mandatory training, incident logs, and enforcement.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7797: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2025 through May 9, 2025

Bill S 7797 provides emergency appropriations to fund state government operations from April 1, 2025, through May 9, 2025. This measure allocates funds for the salaries and benefits of state employees across the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. It also covers non-personal service liabilities for state departments and agencies, and provides aid to localities through the judiciary. Additionally, the bill adjusts specific appropriations within the Department of Health, including for the Center for Community Health Program and federal food and nutrition services. The purpose is to ensure the continuation of government functions until the full state budget for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2025, is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides emergency funding for state operations including employee salaries and essential services, ensuring fiscal continuity without tax changes or cuts.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds state employee salaries and benefits across branches, directly supporting labor compensation and workplace standards for public sector workers.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2585: Relates to the definition of a public employer and public employee

This bill amends New York's civil service law to clarify who qualifies as a "public employer" and "public employee." It explicitly adds the unified court system and the state legislature to the list of public employers, meaning court staff and legislative employees would now fall under civil service rules. The bill also confirms that judges, justices, and legislators themselves remain excluded from the definition of "public employee." These changes take effect immediately upon enactment. The bill focuses solely on defining coverage under civil service law, not on creating new policies or benefits.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands civil service protections to court staff and legislative employees, extending employment rights under public employment standards while clarifying coverage.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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