Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1664: Relates to dysmenorrhea and use of sick leave

This New York state bill (A 1664) allows employees to use their existing accrued sick leave for painful menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea). It directly affects all employees covered by sick leave policies under New York's labor law, including those working for state agencies, local governments, schools, and private employers. The bill permits using sick leave in full or partial days for this condition, clarifying that it does not create new paid leave but uses existing sick leave benefits (excluding workers' comp or insurance). It explicitly protects existing collective bargaining agreements and takes effect 120 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows sick leave use for dysmenorrhea, expanding access to healthcare benefits for employees with medical conditions under existing sick leave policies.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands sick leave usage for dysmenorrhea, protecting workers' health rights without new costs, strengthening existing labor protections under NY law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1808: Requires employers to provide up to ten additional days of unpaid leave for absences due to domestic violence, a family offense, sexual offense, stalking or human trafficking

Requires employers to provide up to ten additional days of unpaid leave for absences when the employee or employee's family member has been the victim of domestic violence, a family offense, sexual offense, stalking or human trafficking upon the employee's request for reasons related to such offense or offenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProvides victim leave, aligns with criminal justice reform by supporting survivors' access to justice and reducing barriers to reporting85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides additional unpaid leave for workers facing domestic violence and related issues, protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence Human Trafficking Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 829: Excludes unemployment compensation from state income tax

This bill amends the state tax law to exclude unemployment compensation from taxable income for state income tax purposes. It directly affects taxpayers who receive unemployment benefits by ensuring those payments are not counted when calculating their state income tax liability. The key provision adds a new tax law section effective January 1, 2025, specifically excluding unemployment compensation from taxable income calculations. The change applies to all taxpayers receiving unemployment benefits during taxable years starting in 2025. This is a straightforward policy adjustment to the tax code, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExcludes unemployment benefits from taxable income, providing direct tax relief to lower/middle-income earners receiving these benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExcludes unemployment benefits from state tax, increasing net payments to unemployed workers and directly expanding their financial support under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3654: Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain striking workers who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits

Relates to decreasing the length of the suspension period applicable to certain individuals who lose their jobs due to a labor dispute, such as a strike, and who seek to obtain unemployment insurance benefits; decreases the suspension period from two consecutive weeks to one week; provides that the waiting period and suspension period shall be served concurrently.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentDecreases suspension period for striking workers seeking unemployment benefits from 2 to 1 week, enabling faster access to financial support during labor disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Unemployment

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4148: Enacts the "standing is tiring (sit) act"

Enacts the "standing is tiring (sit) act"; requires employers to provide suitable seats to all employees where the nature of such employees' work reasonably permits seated work; prohibits employers from artificially designing a work space to require standing; requires the department of labor to determine whether the nature of work reasonably permits seated work; creates a private right of action for employees whose employer does not provide seats.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates employer-provided seating where feasible, protects workers from forced standing, and creates legal recourse - directly advancing workplace safety and rights.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1089: Establishes workplace readiness week to educate minors in relation to their workplace rights

Establishes workplace readiness week to educate minors in relation to their workplace rights; requires eleventh and twelfth graders to receive education on workplace rights; requires a document on workplace rights to be provided to any minor seeking working papers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates workplace rights education for 11th-12th graders, expanding required curriculum content in K-12 schools90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates workplace rights education for minors to protect employment rights, directly aligning with worker protection indicators in Labor & Employment policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Workplace Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8058: Requires certain workers have access to paid sick leave

Bill A 8058 aims to expand access to paid sick leave for workers. It amends the state labor law by redefining who qualifies as an "employee" for paid sick leave purposes. Under this bill, a person providing labor or services to an employer is considered an employee unless the employer can demonstrate three specific conditions are met, indicating an independent contractor relationship. Minor league baseball players compensated under certain collective bargaining agreements are specifically excluded from this expanded definition.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid sick leave access by redefining employee status to include more workers, strengthening worker benefits and rights per bill's explicit purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 15, 2026

S 8337: Relates to wage requirements for certain human services workers

Sets base wage requirements for certain human services workers employed in eligible state-funded programs that provide health and/or welfare assistance.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentSets base wage requirements for human services workers, advancing minimum wage standards in state-funded programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9109: Establishes the paid leave for immigration hearings act

This bill, the "Paid Leave for Immigration Hearings Act" (A 9109), allows New York employees to use their existing accrued paid sick leave for immigration court appearances or preparation, covering both the employee and their family members. It expands the state's labor law to specifically include immigration proceedings as a valid reason for taking sick leave, without requiring employers to know confidential details about the case. Employers must grant this leave upon request and cannot demand disclosure of immigration-related information as a condition for providing it. The law applies to all covered employers in New York and takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill A 9109 allows employees to use paid sick leave for immigration hearings, protecting immigrants' ability to attend legal proceedings without penalty.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid sick leave to include immigration hearings, protecting workers' rights to attend legal proceedings without penalty or employer disclosure requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sanctuary Policies Labor Standards Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2696: Relates to minimum wage requirements for public employees

This bill (A 2696) requires state and municipal governments to pay all public employees the minimum wage, eliminating previous exemptions. It amends the labor law to explicitly include "state or local government" as an employer under minimum wage rules, removing exceptions that previously allowed lower pay for workers in public institutions (like schools or government offices). The change directly affects public employees at all levels of government who were previously excluded from minimum wage protections under certain exemptions. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates minimum wage for public employees, increasing government spending on labor costs and aligning with public service funding priorities.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves exemptions for public employees from minimum wage, expanding coverage and increasing pay protections for state/local government workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Minimum Wage Public Employees

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