Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 992: Includes bonus in the definition of wages for purposes of the labor law

Includes bonus in the definition of wages for purposes of the labor law when the formula under which a bonus is determined is available to the employer or when the amount of a bonus has been declared; relates to the forfeit of wages.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill includes bonuses in wage definition, ensuring workers receive declared bonuses under labor law, strengthening wage protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3522: Relates to Medicaid eligibility for striking workers

This bill automatically grants Medicaid eligibility to workers participating in strikes or labor disputes, directly affecting those who would otherwise lose coverage during such work stoppages. It requires Medicaid coverage to be limited to the duration of the strike, with no requirement to count personal resources toward medical costs. The health commissioner must establish regulations for eligibility, covered services, and a process for temporary "presumptive eligibility" based on preliminary information from qualified entities. The policy change takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands Medicaid coverage to striking workers during labor disputes, ensuring temporary health insurance access without resource count during work stoppages.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAutomatically grants Medicaid during strikes, preventing loss of health coverage for workers in labor disputes, directly protecting worker benefits and rights during collective action.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1513: Relates to safe staffing for public employees of institutional settings

This bill sets maximum overtime limits for public employees working in specific institutional settings, including correctional facilities, mental health centers, and developmental disability care facilities. It prohibits requiring staff to work more than 17 hours in any 24-hour period (with 8 consecutive hours off afterward), 80 hours in 14 consecutive days, or seven straight days without at least 24 hours off, except during declared emergencies or with 24 hours' notice to unions. Facilities must also submit quarterly public reports detailing staffing levels, resignations, safety incidents, and recruitment efforts. The law aims to improve staff safety and resident care by preventing excessive workloads, without overriding existing employee rights or collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill sets safe staffing limits in correctional facilities, promoting safer conditions and reducing staff burnout, which aligns with criminal justice reform goals like improving facility management and safety.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets safe staffing limits in mental health centers, preventing staff burnout and improving patient care quality in healthcare settings.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSets overtime caps to prevent burnout and ensure rest periods, directly protecting worker safety and rights in high-stress facilities like correctional centers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4420: Establishes the nail salon minimum standards council act

Establishes the nail salon minimum standards council act; establishes the nail salon minimum standards council which shall investigate wages and standards within the nail salon industry and submit recommendations on minimum wages, regulations and standards for nail salon workers.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates council to investigate nail salon wages/standards and recommend minimum wage/regulatory improvements for workers, directly advancing labor protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6664: 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 & EmploymentBill prevents misclassification of employees as contractors, protecting workers' rights to benefits and safety protections by enabling stop-work orders for violations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1932: Allows the New York state AFL-CIO to select a member to the metropolitan transportation authority

This bill (A 1932) amends New York State law to allow the New York State AFL-CIO to submit a list of candidates for one of the five voting seats on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board. The governor must appoint one member from this list to serve on the MTA board, which oversees regional transit operations. This provision specifically creates a direct appointment channel for labor representation on the MTA board, separate from other appointment methods. The change affects the MTA's governance structure and the AFL-CIO's role in selecting a board member.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates direct labor representation on MTA board via AFL-CIO appointment, advancing union influence in transit governance affecting workers.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 145: Relates to eligibility of tax credits based on a corporation's record of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and discrimination among and between employees of such corporation

Requires the development and implementation of written workplace sexual harassment, sexual assault, and discrimination policies by corporations; requires reporting and eligibility for tax credits based on a corporation's record of sexual harassment, sexual assault, and discrimination among and between employees of such corporation; requires the division of human rights to promulgate standards relating to eligibility for state tax credits.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill ties tax credit eligibility to corporate workplace conduct, using fiscal policy to incentivize compliance with anti-harassment standards, thus supporting responsible tax administration.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires corporations to implement anti-harassment policies and ties tax credits to compliance, strengthening workplace safety and discrimination protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Employment Discrimination

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5775: Requires applicants for a cannabis license to pay a prevailing wage or have entered into a project labor agreement for the construction of buildings or transportation

Requires applicants for a license to cultivate, process, distribute, deliver, or dispense cannabis within the state to pay a prevailing wage or have entered into a project labor agreement for the construction of buildings or transportation of items relating to the activity described in the application.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates prevailing wage for cannabis construction, protecting worker pay standards and advancing labor protections.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 4837: Establishes a direct support wage enhancement to employees that provide direct care support or any other form of treatment, to individuals with developmental disabilities

Establishes a direct support wage enhancement to employees that provide direct care support or any other form of treatment, to individuals with developmental disabilities and whose income is less than $125,000.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnhances wages for direct care workers treating individuals with developmental disabilities, strengthening healthcare workforce stability and access to care services.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDirectly increases wages for care workers serving individuals with developmental disabilities, enhancing compensation for low-income employees in this sector.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1697: Relates to farm worker meal and lodging minimum wage credits

This bill adjusts minimum wage credits for farm workers who receive meal, lodging, or utility benefits. It requires the department to update these credit amounts annually based on cost-of-living increases, using a standardized calculator. The first update must be published by December 1, 2025, with subsequent updates every five years. These changes directly affect farm workers receiving in-kind benefits, ensuring their credits keep pace with inflation. The policy modifies existing wage credit calculations without creating new benefits or altering eligibility.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAdjusts farm worker meal/lodging credits annually for inflation, maintaining real value of in-kind benefits and protecting worker compensation from erosion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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