Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly May 29, 2026

A 3068: Requires that notice of initial determination for unemployment benefits be provided

Requires that notice of initial determinations for unemployment benefits be provided to claimants within 30 days of such claimant furnishing all necessary documentation, and if the commissioner is unable to issue a determination within such time frame they shall inform the claimant of the new estimated time frame for the issuance of a determination.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires timely unemployment benefit determinations, protecting claimants' rights to prompt information and reducing processing delays in benefits access.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4358: Requires employers to engage in a good faith cooperative dialogue with employees who request accommodation due to a religious practice or observance

This bill requires employers to engage in a good-faith, written or oral dialogue with employees who request accommodations for religious practices (e.g., time off for worship, religious attire). It prohibits employers from refusing such accommodations without first attempting to find a solution through this dialogue and proving the accommodation would cause "undue hardship" (significant cost or disruption to operations). Employees will not receive premium pay or benefits for work during hours accommodated for religious needs. The law applies broadly to most employers, with limited exceptions for industries where uniform attendance is essential to avoid economic hardship.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates employer dialogue for religious accommodations, protecting workers' rights by requiring good-faith efforts before denial and preventing arbitrary refusals without proving undue hardship.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7107: Authorizes labor unions to work with the city of New York to finance the construction of affordable housing for its members

This bill allows New York City to partner with labor unions representing city employees to finance affordable housing exclusively for those workers. It requires housing units to be occupied by city employees earning under 125% of the area median income and residing in the unit more than half the year. Leases must be renewed only if occupants continue meeting these income and residency criteria. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates affordable housing for city employees under 125% AMI via union-city financing, directly advancing housing affordability through targeted financing and occupancy requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides housing benefits for city employees via union partnerships, directly enhancing worker employment standards and financial stability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7874: Relates to the number of hours which constitute a work week

This bill gradually reduces the standard workweek from 38 hours to 32 hours over three years. It directly affects all employees covered by state labor law, phasing in the change as follows: 36 hours in year one, 34 hours in year two, and 32 hours in year three. The bill amends overtime rules to require pay at 1.5x for hours over 8 in a day, and 2x for hours over 12. It does not change existing overtime thresholds but adjusts the baseline workweek definition over time. The law takes effect immediately for the first reduction, with subsequent changes phased in annually.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentReduces workweek from 38 to 32 hours over 3 years and increases overtime pay (1.5x/2x), directly advancing worker benefits and reducing hours95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3584: Establishes the employee privacy act prohibiting employers from using the federal electronic employment verification system to check the employment authorization status of an existing employee or an applicant

Prohibits employers from using the federal electronic employment verification system to check the employment authorization status of an existing employee or an applicant who has not been offered employment and prohibits municipalities from requiring employers to use the federal electronic employment verification system.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits employer use of federal E-Verify system, limiting state enforcement cooperation and protecting immigrant workers' privacy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects employee privacy by prohibiting employer checks of employment status for existing workers and applicants not yet offered jobs, advancing workers' rights.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits employer access to federal verification system, restricting data collection on employment status to protect employee privacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 1018: Relates to education transportation contracts

S 1018 requires school districts in cities with at least one million residents (like New York City) to include specific worker protections in all contracts for transporting K-12 students. The bill mandates that these contracts must preserve wages, health benefits, retirement plans, seniority, and hiring preferences for school bus workers who were employed as of June 30, 2023, and became unemployed due to contract loss or service reductions. It applies directly to contractors and subcontractors providing school bus services, ensuring continuity of employment terms for affected workers. The law does not change existing bidding requirements for contracts but adds these labor protections as a condition for contract approval. This bill affects school districts, transportation contractors, and approximately 100,000 school bus workers in large urban areas.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates preservation of wages, health benefits, retirement, seniority, and hiring preferences for affected school bus workers in transportation contracts.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6120: Establishes a tax credit for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) by employers

This bill creates a tax credit for small businesses in the state with 500 or fewer employees who buy personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks, gloves, or face shields for their workers. Employers can claim a credit of up to $5,000 per year toward the cost of qualifying PPE purchases. Unused credit amounts can be carried forward to future tax years. The credit applies to the taxable year the bill takes effect and all subsequent years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides direct tax relief to small businesses through a refundable credit, reducing their tax burden for essential PPE purchases.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentTax credit for employer PPE purchases directly improves workplace safety protections for workers, aligning with Labor & Employment safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits

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passed · New York · Senate Feb 3, 2026

S 4816: Includes Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases as occupational diseases for purposes of workers' compensation

Includes Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases as occupational diseases for purposes of workers' compensation; clarifies that disability includes disability caused by Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases; requires insurance coverage of long term medical care for Lyme disease and other tick borne diseases.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for long-term medical care of Lyme/tick-borne diseases, expanding health coverage for affected workers under workers' compensation.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' compensation to cover Lyme disease as occupational illness, requiring insurance coverage for long-term medical care, strengthening worker benefits and protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6620: Establishes a correctional employee protective labor practices board

Establishes a correctional employee protective labor practices board to make recommendations regarding labor practices and working conditions for correctional employees, and institutional safety of both correctional employees and incarcerated individuals.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes board to recommend improvements to correctional employee labor practices, working conditions, and institutional safety, directly advancing workplace safety protections for workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3773: Relates to requiring a full paid work day off for registered voters on certain election days

Provides all registered voters on the day of the general election and the primary election in every even numbered year a full work day off without the loss of pay; provides a tax credit to small businesses who provide a paid day off to employees on general election day.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax credit to small businesses for paid election day off, offering tax relief as part of voter access policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid time off for voting, protecting workers' rights and expanding employment benefits without pay loss during elections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Paid Leave Tags Elections

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