Labor & Employment (Child Labor)

died · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1938: Permits schools to allow trade unions to make a recruitment presentation in a high school

Requires the principal of any high school to allow any local trade union, upon request, to enter the school for the purpose of trade union recruitment, including, but not limited to: making presentations; disseminating literature; and answering questions by students.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables trade union recruitment in schools, directly supporting collective bargaining rights and worker organizing efforts per labor topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Child Labor Collective Bargaining

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2026

S 5424: Relates to ratifying the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the labor of persons under eighteen years of age

This bill is New York's formal approval to ratify a 1924 constitutional amendment that would give Congress authority to regulate labor for people under 18. If ratified by enough states, it would allow federal laws to limit or ban child labor, overriding conflicting state laws. The amendment was originally proposed by Congress but never completed ratification. This resolution is procedural - New York's legislature is voting to support the existing proposal, not creating new rules. The bill is currently under review by New York's Judiciary Committee.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRatifies 1924 amendment enabling federal child labor regulation, strengthening protections for minors under 18 per labor & employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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died · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 6868: Increases the civil penalties for violations of child labor laws

This bill increases civil penalties for employers violating New York's child labor laws. Penalties rise to up to $3,000 for a first violation, $5,000 for a second, and $10,000 for third or subsequent violations. Crucially, if a minor is seriously injured (defined as permanent disability) or dies due to a violation, penalties triple to up to $30,000. The law directly affects employers who break child labor rules, with penalties paid to the state treasury.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesPenalties paid to state treasury increase revenue, directly supporting fiscal management and budget resources without tax implications.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases penalties for child labor violations, strengthening protections for minor workers and workplace safety under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 8, 2026

A 7841: Relates to ratifying the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the labor of persons under eighteen years of age

Bill A 7841 proposes that the New York State legislature ratify a previously proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This amendment would grant the U.S. Congress the power to limit, regulate, and prohibit the labor of individuals under eighteen years of age. It clarifies that state laws would only be suspended to the extent necessary to give effect to federal legislation on this matter. By ratifying, New York would contribute to the national process of potentially adding this power to the Constitution.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill ratifies constitutional amendment granting Congress power to regulate child labor, strengthening federal protections for minors in the workforce by establishing uniform safety standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4389: Prohibits the state from purchasing any product that was made with child labor

Prohibits the state from purchasing any product that was made with child labor or which contains components or parts manufactured or procured using child labor.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits state purchases of child labor products, directly protecting children's rights and strengthening labor standards against exploitation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 515: Relates to flexible working arrangements for parents and legal guardians when day care centers and schools are closed during a state or local disaster emergency

Allows parents and legal guardians to work from home; allows flexible working arrangements during a public health emergency or state or local disaster emergency which closes schools or day care centers; defines terms; creates a rebuttable presumption that an employee can work remotely if such employee has done so for two consecutive pay periods or two weeks; creates a civil penalty for violations.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEnables remote work during emergencies, creates presumption for remote work, imposes penalties for violations - protects workers' rights to flexible arrangements during school/daycare closures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Paid Leave

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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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passed · New York · Senate Apr 20, 2026

S 2078: Requires or allows licensing entities to suspend business licenses for certain businesses that are charged or convicted of wage theft

Requires or allows licensing entities to suspend business licenses for certain businesses that are charged or convicted of wage theft; establishes reporting requirements for wage theft convictions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill penalizes wage theft via license suspension, directly protecting workers' right to earned wages and strengthening enforcement against employer violations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Professional Licensing

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passed · New York · Senate Mar 9, 2026

S 4478: Requires the department of labor to provide a document on workplace rights to any minor seeking working papers

Requires the department of labor to provide a document on workplace rights to any minor seeking working papers and to make such document available in other languages and to school officials who issue working papers.

Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides workplace rights document to minors seeking work authorization, aligning with immigrant service support and language accessibility for vulnerable populations.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides minors with workplace rights information, enhancing protection for young workers through mandatory documentation and multilingual access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Work Authorization Child Labor Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3074: Relates to allowing farm laborers to decide to work on a day of rest

This bill requires farm laborers to receive at least 24 consecutive hours of rest each week. It allows farm laborers to voluntarily work on their designated rest day if compensated at 1.5 times their regular pay for all hours worked that day. The bill specifies that laborers must be paid regular wages for up to 60 hours weekly, with overtime pay for hours beyond 60. It defines "farm labor" broadly to include agricultural work like crop cultivation, livestock management, and harvesting.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates 24h weekly rest, requires 1.5x pay for rest-day work, caps regular pay at 60 hours weekly with overtime beyond, strengthening farm laborer protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Child Labor Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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