Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3168: Enacts CJ's Law--oil and gas drilling workplace safety act

Enacts CJ's Law--oil and gas drilling workplace safety act; requires the enactment of rules and regulations for enhanced workplace safety and employee training for all oil and gas drilling operations in the state; provides that new permit holders should utilize union laborers or laborers with specific training; provides that employers shall report workplace accidents and the commissioner of the department of labor must publish a quarterly report on workplace accidents.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires enhanced safety rules, training, union labor mandates, and accident reporting - directly strengthens workplace safety protections for oil/gas workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Collective Bargaining Workplace Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5744: Prohibits the addition or change to certain wage orders which would have the effect of requiring an employer to pay an employee for time not actually worked

Prohibits the addition or change to certain wage orders which would have the effect of requiring an employer to pay an employee for time not actually worked.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentProhibits wage orders requiring payment for non-worked time, weakening worker compensation protections by restricting employer obligations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2429: Creates a work opportunity tax credit

S 2429 creates a New York state tax credit for employers who hire residents from targeted groups (like veterans, ex-offenders, or long-term unemployed individuals) as defined by federal law. Employers can claim up to $500 per eligible employee annually, with a total lifetime cap of $90 million and an annual limit of $30 million. The credit reduces state tax liability but cannot lower tax below minimum thresholds, and any unused credit is treated as an overpayment. The program applies to wages paid starting January 1, 2026, and expires December 31, 2028. It directly affects New York employers hiring from specified target populations.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit reducing state tax liability for employers, providing targeted tax relief aligns with support indicators for fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill incentivizes hiring targeted groups (veterans, ex-offenders) via tax credit, directly advancing employment opportunities for underserved workers.90% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly targets veterans as eligible for tax credit to incentivize employer hiring, directly supporting veteran employment opportunities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Tax Incentives

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 29, 2026

S 7837: Establishes the buy American, buy union grant program and the buy American, buy union grant fund

Establishes the buy American, buy union grant program and the buy American, buy union grant fund for the purpose of providing grants to municipal subdivisions to reimburse such municipal subdivisions for the costs of procuring consumer or commercial vehicles which are union-made.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state grant fund to reimburse municipalities for union-made vehicle procurement, increasing government spending on procurement programs.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds procurement of union-made vehicles, directly supporting union labor and collective bargaining through reimbursement grants for municipal purchases.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9271: Establishes the buy American, buy union grant program and the buy American, buy union grant fund

Establishes the buy American, buy union grant program and the buy American, buy union grant fund for the purpose of providing grants to municipal subdivisions to reimburse such municipal subdivisions for the costs of procuring consumer or commercial vehicles which are union-made.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates a state grant fund to reimburse municipal vehicle procurement costs, directly increasing government spending on public services through new fiscal allocation.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates union-made vehicles for municipal procurement, directly supporting collective bargaining and union labor through grant reimbursement.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4189: Authorizes the comptroller of the city of New York to enforce and investigate certain violations of the state minimum wage

This bill, the "POWER Act," authorizes New York City's comptroller (referred to as the "fiscal officer") to enforce and investigate violations of state minimum wage laws within the city. It directly affects NYC workers and employers by giving the comptroller authority to probe wage theft and other labor standard violations covered under specific labor law sections. Key provisions allow the comptroller to inspect workplaces, issue subpoenas, review records, and impose penalties - similar to the Commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection - while clarifying that this does not replace existing enforcement by other city agencies or state departments. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAuthorizes NYC comptroller to enforce minimum wage laws, investigate wage theft, and impose penalties, directly strengthening worker protections against wage violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workplace Safety

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2226: Authorizes the comptroller of the city of New York to enforce and investigate certain violations of the state minimum wage

This bill, the "PROTECTION AND OVERSIGHT OF WORKER ENFORCEMENT RIGHTS (POWER) ACT," grants New York City's comptroller authority to enforce and investigate violations of the state minimum wage and related labor standards within the city. It directly affects NYC workers and employers by allowing the comptroller - instead of just the state labor department - to inspect workplaces, issue subpoenas, and pursue penalties for minimum wage violations. The comptroller gains enforcement powers for specific labor law sections covering wages, hours, and workplace standards, excluding areas already handled by the Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner. The bill takes immediate effect and does not replace existing state or city enforcement responsibilities.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentGrants NYC comptroller enforcement authority for minimum wage violations, strengthening worker protections and expanding oversight of wage compliance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Workplace Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4550: Requires the department of labor to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce

Requires the department of labor to study the long-term impact of artificial intelligence on the state workforce including but not limited to job performance, productivity, training, education requirements, privacy and security; prohibits any state entity from using artificial intelligence in any way that would result in the displacement of any currently employed worker or loss of position, including partial displacement such as a reduction in the hours of non-overtime work, wages or employment benefits, or results in the impairment of existing collective bargaining agreements.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits AI use causing worker displacement, including reduced hours/wages, directly protecting employment rights and preventing job loss.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits state AI use causing worker displacement, restricting deployment in workforce applications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Gig Economy Public Employees Artificial Intelligence

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passed · New York · Senate May 11, 2026

S 381: Relates to certain notices and guidelines regarding mental health services and resources available to employees

Directs the commissioner of labor to create and distribute to employers written materials regarding mental health services and resources available to employees to be posted in the workplace; directs voluntary guidance for employers to put in place strategies and programs to support the mental health and wellness of their employees; provides that such guidance be in written and digital resources and in English or translated to an additional primary language or languages as applicable.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health resource materials for employers, promoting workplace mental health access and support per bill's directive to distribute written/digital resources.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates mental health resources for employees, advancing workplace wellness and support under labor standards90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9223: Requires reporting on merit determinations relating to unfair labor practices and a certificate of compliance to be eligible for state economic incentives

Requires reporting on merit determinations relating to unfair labor practices to the department of labor and a certificate of compliance to be eligible for state economic incentives.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires reporting on unfair labor practices and compliance certificate for state incentives, promoting adherence to labor standards and protecting workers' rights.95% confidence

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