Labor & Employment

passed · New York · Senate Apr 13, 2026

S 2494: Relates to actions involving public petition and participation

Provides that certain allegations made by employees involving employment discrimination shall be protected and matters of public interest in actions involving public petition and participation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProtects employees' discrimination allegations as protected public interest matters, advancing workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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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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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 25, 2026

S 2234: Provides that either party to a workers' compensation claim can request a hearing

This bill allows both injured workers and employers to request a hearing in workers' compensation disputes. It requires the board to schedule such hearings within 45 days of a request and prohibits the board from imposing limits, prerequisites, or penalties on hearing requests. The bill also mandates that the board maintain a record of all hearings held. This change directly affects workers and employers navigating compensation claims by streamlining access to hearings.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves barriers for injured workers to request hearings in compensation claims, strengthening access to dispute resolution per bill's requirements.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 23, 2026

S 2499: Relates to employment discrimination relating to family leave

Provides that an employee shall not be required to request reinstatement in order to file a discrimination claim regarding paid family medical leave benefits; permits a private right of action for certain violations as an alternative to a workers' compensation claim; provides for attorneys' fees and costs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers' rights by eliminating reinstatement requirement for family leave discrimination claims and enabling private legal action, strengthening employment protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 2640: Includes veterans in the definition of military status for purposes of unlawful discrimination

This bill amends New York's law to explicitly include veterans in the legal definition of "military status." It expands the current definition - which already covers active military service - to protect veterans who have completed their service from unlawful discrimination. The key change adds the phrase "a person's participation in the military service... if such person has been released from such service" to the existing definition. This means veterans will now be covered under the same anti-discrimination protections that apply to active-duty military personnel. The change applies to all areas governed by this law, including employment and housing.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly expands anti-discrimination protections to cover veterans in employment, strengthening workers' rights under Labor & Employment by adding veterans to protected classes.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly expands anti-discrimination protections to cover veterans by amending military status definition, strengthening legal safeguards for veterans.95% 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 16, 2026

S 410: Relates to certain jury awards in employment discrimination actions

Provides that the court shall not reduce jury awards as excessive in employment discrimination actions unless the court finds exceptional circumstances which compel the conclusion that the jury was influenced by partiality, prejudice, mistake or corruption.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentPrevents courts from reducing discrimination awards, protecting workers' rights in employment cases by ensuring full jury compensation unless exceptional circumstances exist.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 Yes ✓ Supports Labor & Employment

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