Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 21, 2026

A 11019: Requires that the average annual wage and average weekly wage of the state of New York be adjusted for inflation each year

Requires that the average annual wage and average weekly wage of the state of New York, which determine the maximum cap for unemployment insurance benefits, be adjusted for inflation each year.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill adjusts unemployment insurance caps for inflation, protecting workers' benefit levels and purchasing power.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 10009: Prohibits adverse employment action where an employee renders first aid or emergency treatment

Prohibits adverse employment action where an employee renders first aid or emergency treatment unless it is established that such employee was grossly negligent in providing such first aid or emergency treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects healthcare workers from employment retaliation when providing first aid, thereby supporting medical professionals and patient safety.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers from retaliation when providing first aid, strengthening workplace safety and employee rights.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 9, 2026

S 9860: Requires employment entities to engage in cooperative dialogue with certain persons regarding reasonable accommodations

Requires employment entities to engage in cooperative dialogue with persons requesting reasonable accommodations, or who such employment entities reasonably should have known may require such reasonable accommodations, due to disability, religion, or status as a victim of domestic violence.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates cooperative dialogue for reasonable accommodations, strengthening protections for workers with disabilities, religious needs, or domestic violence status.95% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · New York · Senate May 12, 2026

S 9755: Requires a payroll services business to compile and provide annual wage and tax statements and/or year-end forms to clients

Requires a payroll services business to compile and provide annual wage and tax statements and/or year-end forms to clients without additional cost or delay.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates payroll providers to provide wage and tax statements without cost or delay, enhancing worker transparency and access to financial information.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 7, 2026

S 9821: Enacts the Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act

Enacts the "Empowering People in Rights Enforcement (EMPIRE) Worker Protection Act"; relates to the delegation of state enforcement authority to private actors; authorizes an affected employee, whistleblower, representative organization or an organizational deputy to initiate a public enforcement action on behalf of the commissioner for certain provisions of the labor law, or any regulation promulgated thereunder.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill empowers workers and unions to initiate enforcement actions, strengthening labor law protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 29, 2026

A 10981: Prohibits non-compete agreements for certain medical professionals

Prohibits non-compete agreements for certain medical professionals; authorizes covered individuals to bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any employer or persons alleged to have violated such prohibition.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibiting non-compete agreements for medical professionals improves patient access to care and protects provider autonomy, directly supporting healthcare.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects worker rights by banning restrictive non-compete agreements for medical professionals, enhancing their career mobility and bargaining power.90% confidence

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 7376: Requires third-party food delivery services and third-party grocery delivery services to provide the ability to include a gratuity at the same point in the online order process when the underlying order is placed

Requires third-party food delivery services and third-party grocery delivery services to provide the ability to include a gratuity at the same point in the online order process when the underlying order is placed; provides that customers shall not be required to pay a gratuity; provides that third-party food delivery services and third-party grocery delivery services shall not reduce the compensation of any worker as a result of gratuities; establishes penalties for violations of such provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents wage reduction due to gratuities and ensures workers receive tips, directly protecting worker compensation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 9, 2026

S 9859: Prohibits the enforcement of mandatory arbitration agreements clauses and joint-action waivers with respect to workplace disputes

Prohibits the enforcement of mandatory arbitration agreements clauses and joint-action waivers with respect to workplace disputes; clarifies that section 7515 of the civil practice laws and rules applies retroactively to nullify pre-existing illegal mandatory arbitration clauses.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prohibits mandatory arbitration and joint-action waivers, protecting workers' rights to sue and organize.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate May 19, 2026

S 10057: Relates to requiring employers to obtain an acknowledgement of receipt from employees of their sexual harassment prevention policy and sexual harassment prevention training program

Relates to requiring employers to obtain an acknowledgement of receipt from employees of their sexual harassment prevention policy and sexual harassment prevention training program in writing in English and in employees' primary languages; requires employers to obtain acknowledgements from employees and keep such acknowledgements for six years.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates employer acknowledgement of sexual harassment policies and training, directly protecting workers' rights and improving workplace safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 9814: Relates to requiring delivery network company workers have access to paid sick leave

Includes delivery network company workers in the definition of "employee" for purposes of paid sick leave; provides that the employer of a delivery network company worker shall be a delivery network company.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands paid sick leave benefits to delivery workers, strengthening worker protections and rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Paid Leave

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