Labor & Employment (Minimum Wage)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2671: Sets the amount of the allowance that trial and grand jurors are entitled to at the minimum wage

This bill changes how trial and grand jurors are paid in New York courts. Instead of a fixed $40 daily allowance, jurors now receive an amount equal to the local minimum wage for each day they serve, based on the court's location. Employers with more than 10 workers cannot withhold the first $40 of a juror's daily wages for the first three days of service. Jurors earning less than the daily minimum wage receive the difference, and the state covers these payments through court administration funds.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAligns juror pay with local minimum wage, prevents employer withholding of first $40, ensures fair compensation - strengthens worker pay protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1991: Enacts the "fair pay for home care act"

Enacts the "fair pay for home care act" relating to minimum wages applicable to home care aides; provides for a minimum wage of 150% of the applicable statewide or regional minimum wage.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases home care aide minimum wage to 150% of regional rate, directly advancing wage protections for workers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3342: Implements several programs to improve indoor air quality

Implements several programs to improve indoor air quality, including establishing photo-catalytic air scavenging technology certification centers and a weatherization and energy efficiency training program; establishes the office of workforce development and indoor air quality management training, minimum wage rates for indoor air quality workers, and the indoor air quality fund.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill includes 'weatherization and energy efficiency training program' and 'indoor air quality fund' directly promoting energy efficiency measures, aligning with support indicators for energy infrastructure.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill creates programs to improve indoor air quality through certification centers, training, and funding, directly reducing indoor pollutants and protecting public health within environmental protection framework.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes minimum wage rates for indoor air quality workers and creates workforce development programs, directly advancing labor standards and worker compensation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Energy Efficiency Air Quality Minimum Wage Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Assembly Aug 19, 2026

A 1785: Provides for compensation for required code enforcement personnel training

This bill requires that code enforcement personnel be compensated for required training at a rate set by the Secretary of State. The pay rate must be at least the employee's regular hourly wage or any higher rate specified in their collective bargaining agreement. It applies directly to municipal code enforcement staff who must complete mandated training. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment, with immediate rulemaking allowed for implementation.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates compensation for required training at employee's regular wage or higher via collective bargaining, directly advancing worker pay rights and employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4349: Relates to the Incarcerated Individuals Responsibility and Fair Wages Act

Relates to the Incarcerated Individuals Responsibility and Fair Wages Act; establishes a minimum wage for incarcerated individuals of five dollars per hour; establishes a prison incarcerated individual fund where up to forty percent of an incarcerated individual's wages can be sent to their family to help pay for certain expenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes fair wages ($5/hr) and family support funds for inmates, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism - key criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes $5/hr minimum wage for incarcerated individuals, directly advancing fair compensation standards within employment context.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5618: Implements several programs to improve indoor air quality

Implements several programs to improve indoor air quality, including establishing photo-catalytic air scavenging technology certification centers and a weatherization and energy efficiency training program; establishes the office of workforce development and indoor air quality management training, minimum wage rates for indoor air quality workers, and the indoor air quality fund.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes programs to improve indoor air quality, directly reducing pollution and aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes minimum wage rates for indoor air quality workers and creates workforce development training programs, directly advancing wage standards and employment training.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Air Quality Minimum Wage Professional Licensing Workforce Development

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 19, 2026

S 587: Establishes a tax deduction for cash and credit card tips received

S 587 creates a new income tax deduction for cash tips received by workers, specifically for tips classified as wages under federal tax law. This change directly affects service industry workers (like servers and bartenders) who receive cash tips, allowing them to subtract those tips from their taxable income. The bill adds a specific deduction line to the tax code for cash tips received during a tax year, effective for all tax returns filed for 2025 and later. It does not change how tips are reported to employers but adjusts how they are treated for state tax purposes. The bill is currently pending in committee review.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax deduction for cash tips, providing direct tax relief to service industry workers (lower-income group), aligning with tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates tax deduction for cash tips, increasing net income for service workers and aligning with wage protection policies for laborers.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1006: Relates to the minimum wage for employees with disabilities

Eliminates provisions exempting employees with disabilities from the minimum wage law; provides that laws or minimum wage orders that authorize an employer to pay a wage that is less than the minimum wage are valid provided that under such laws or orders an employee with a disability is paid the same wage as an employee in a comparable position that does not have a disability.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEliminates wage exemptions for disabled workers, mandating equal pay for comparable roles, strengthening minimum wage protections under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 492: Establishes the statewide childcare workforce living wage fund; appropriation

This bill establishes a $1.2 billion permanent fund to improve wages and benefits for New York's childcare workforce. It directly affects licensed childcare providers that accept families using the state's Child Care Assistance Program, requiring them to use at least 75% of funds for direct caregivers (like teachers), 10% for administrators, and the rest for program quality or expansion. The fund mandates that providers meet a new minimum compensation scale (developed with worker input) aiming to align childcare wages with public school educators. The Office of Children and Family Services will distribute funds based on factors like serving high-need children, underserved communities, and enrollment, with annual reporting requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes $1.2B permanent fund for childcare wages, mandating direct funding for caregivers and program quality, advancing public service funding.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds childcare workforce wages (75% for direct caregivers), directly supporting early education educators and improving access to quality childcare services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes $1.2B fund for childcare worker living wage, mandates 75% for direct caregivers, develops compensation scale with worker input to improve wages/benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Employment Discrimination Minimum Wage

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3599: Establishes regional minimum hourly base reimbursement rates for home care aides

This bill establishes regional minimum hourly payment rates that Medicaid must reimburse home care providers for services delivered to Medicaid patients. It directly affects home care agencies and providers employing aides covered by minimum wage laws, requiring rates to cover all direct care costs - including base wages, overtime, benefits, taxes, and mandated programs like COVID-19 sick pay. The commissioner must set these rates regionally based on cost factors, adjust them annually for labor law changes, and publish them publicly. Oversight includes comptroller reviews of managed care contracts to ensure rates meet the minimum standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates higher Medicaid reimbursement rates covering all direct care costs, increasing state budget allocations for essential home care services.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid reimbursement rates covering all costs for home care aides, ensuring provider sustainability and patient access to services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates Medicaid reimbursement rates covering base wages, benefits, and mandated programs, directly advancing worker compensation standards for home care aides.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Long-Term Care Medicaid Labor Standards Minimum Wage

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