Labor & Employment

passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10835: Prohibits the impersonation of an employee organization or an employee representative

Prohibits falsely impersonating an employee organization or an employee representative with the intent to deceive the recipient and thereby cause harm to such recipient or employee organization by the use of fraud, misrepresentation, material omission, or other deception in making and disseminating a verbal, written or electronic communication; provides that the attorney general may bring an action or proceeding to enjoin such unlawful acts or practices.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill protects workers by prohibiting fraud and impersonation of employee organizations, safeguarding collective bargaining and worker representation.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 10811: Grants family leave benefits to persons who perform artistic and cultural work

Grants family leave benefits to persons who perform artistic and cultural work, including but not limited to, artistic and performing personnel, creative and design personnel, technical and production personnel, and front-of-house support personnel engaged in the production or operation of live theatrical or artistic performances.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill grants family leave benefits to artistic and cultural workers, expanding worker rights and benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 9843: Enacts "the construction reporting pay act"

Enacts "the construction reporting pay act"; provides that each laborer, worker or mechanic in the employ of a contractor who by request or permission of an employer reports for work on any day shall be paid no less than four hours at the prevailing rate of wages.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates minimum payment of four hours for workers who report, protecting worker compensation rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 6, 2026

S 9813: Relates to workers' compensation benefits for delivery network company workers

Includes delivery network company workers in the definition of "employee" for purposes of workers' compensation; provides that the employer of a network company deliver worker shall be a delivery network company.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands workers' compensation coverage to delivery network workers, strengthening their benefits and protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Workers' Compensation

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 7, 2026

S 9842: Relates to disqualification from receiving unemployment benefits when the claimant's employer maintained, refused or failed to cure a health or safety condition that made the environment unsuitable

Relates to disqualification from receiving benefits for separation from employment in cases where the claimant's employer maintained or refused to cure a health or safety condition that made the environment unsuitable.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill disqualifies employers from unemployment benefits if they fail to fix unsafe conditions, directly protecting worker safety and rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Unemployment Workplace Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 14, 2026

A 10966: Relates to establishing the advanced nuclear energy workforce development commission and the advanced nuclear energy workforce development program

Establishes the advanced nuclear energy workforce development commission; directs the advanced nuclear energy workforce development commission to establish and administer the advanced nuclear energy workforce development program.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill establishes a commission and program to develop a workforce for advanced nuclear energy, directly strengthening energy infrastructure and production.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a workforce development commission and program to train workers for the advanced nuclear energy sector, expanding employment opportunities and skills.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 9443: Establishes a four-day workweek pilot program for state employees

Establishes a four-day workweek pilot program for state employees; requires the division of the budget and the state department of civil service to identify state agencies or other jobs in the performance of any function of state government for which a four-day workweek is feasible and beneficial for at least sixty percent of state employees employed in such agency or job in the performance of such function of state government, and to implement a four-day workweek for such state employees.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a four-day workweek pilot program for state employees, improving work-life balance and worker benefits without reducing compensation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Employees

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 6, 2026

A 10507: Enacts the "living wage for all act"; repealer

Enacts the "living wage for all act" in relation to raising the minimum wage to $30 by January 1, 2030 for large employers and by January 1, 2035 for small employers, and by a percentage based on inflation thereafter, providing for minimum wage requirements for miscellaneous industry workers, and minimum wage for incarcerated individuals working in correctional facilities; repeals provisions of law relating to minimum wage increases.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes living wage requirements and raises minimum wage, directly advancing workers' rights and employment standards95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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passed both · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9356: Establishes a twenty-five year retirement program for members of the NYC employees' retirement system employed as water supply police

Establishes a twenty-five year retirement program for members of the NYC employees' retirement system employed as water supply police; provides for employer pick-up of certain additional member contributions required to be made by certain participants in the 25-year retirement programs.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes a 25-year retirement program for NYC water supply police, expanding retirement benefits and providing employer contributions to support workers' financial security.90% confidence

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signed · New York · Assembly Mar 31, 2026

A 10760: Provides for emergency appropriation for the period April 1, 2026 through April 7, 2026

This bill provides emergency funding for state government operations from April 1 through April 7, 2026, to ensure payments continue while regular appropriations are being processed. It allocates approximately $248 million for employee payroll, $10 million for non-payroll operational expenses, and $6.4 million for federal food and nutrition assistance programs. The legislation also includes $609.9 million for the Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid) and covers various employee benefits such as social security contributions and retirement plan costs. This temporary funding allows state departments and agencies to maintain essential services during the brief gap before the full fiscal year budget is enacted.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides emergency funding for state operations, payroll, Medicaid, and essential programs, directly advancing budget allocation and government spending.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill allocates $609.9 million for Medicaid, directly funding healthcare services and maintaining program operations.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill allocates $248M for employee payroll and covers employee benefits, directly supporting worker compensation and employment operations75% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Medicaid Retirement Benefits