Enacts the "learning for work act"; establishes the youth apprenticeship program and the enhanced regents professional diploma; appropriates moneys therefor.
Relates to wage claims for manual workers; establishes an exception is provided from certain legal relief for instances of when payment is made within fourteen calendar days after the end of the week in which the wages were earned.
Establishes a full year youth employment immersion pilot program for eligible youths and young adults between the ages of 16 and 24; directs the office of temporary and disability assistance to establish a youth or young adult employment immersion pilot program in 3 local social services districts, with one being located in the city of New York.
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.
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.
Exempts service as a farm laborer where such service is an internship granting college course credit from the definition of employee and employment for the purposes of certain workers' compensation benefits.
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.
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.
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.
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.
