Labor & Employment (Labor Standards)

in committee · New York · Senate Apr 21, 2026

S 9991: Relates to providing reforms to the New York state worker adjustment and retraining notification act; repealer

Removes the exclusion of part-time employees from certain definitions relating to employment; expands the definition of employer; removes certain exclusions for employer notice requirements for the closing of a facility; removes the discretionary reduction of penalties for employers for certain acts or omissions concerning notice requirements for mass layoffs, relocations or employment loss; removes the maximum time period for determining back pay and other liabilities for certain employees who experience employment loss; allows the attorney general to take certain action to assist certain employees in receiving back pay and other liabilities.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands worker protections by including part-time employees, broadening employer definitions, and removing penalty reductions for mass layoffs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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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 · 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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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 6, 2026

S 9386: Requires audits by the comptroller in the event of arrest or conviction of contractors

This bill requires the state comptroller to conduct audits of public works projects when contractors are convicted of specific crimes related to theft, fraud, wage theft, or labor violations. It directly affects contractors, subcontractors, and affiliated companies working on state-funded projects. The law mandates that audits cover all existing public works projects started by the contractor that received state funds after a conviction or legal determination. The bill defines contractors broadly to include subcontractors and affiliated entities to ensure comprehensive oversight.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill promotes fiscal responsibility by requiring audits of public works projects when contractors commit fraud or theft, protecting taxpayer funds and ensuring proper use of state appropriations.75% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens accountability by requiring audits when contractors are convicted of crimes, promoting justice and preventing fraud in public works.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates audits for contractors convicted of wage theft and labor violations, directly protecting workers' rights and enforcing labor standards on public works projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Procurement Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 1, 2026

S 9330: Enacts the remedial construction of New York labor law act

Provides that the New York labor law shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of its remedial purposes, regardless of whether similarly-worded provisions of federal laws or regulations have been or continue to be construed otherwise.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates liberal construction of labor law to accomplish remedial purposes, strengthening worker protections and rights under New York labor law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 27, 2026

A 10740: Relates to owner liability for construction industry wage theft

This bill expands liability for construction project owners and contractors by making them jointly responsible for unpaid wages owed to employees of subcontractors at any level. It requires owners and contractors to pay debts resulting from wage theft claims made against subcontractors, while allowing them to seek reimbursement from the subcontractor afterward. The law establishes specific procedures including a 10-day notice period before legal action, limits claims to three years prior to filing, and clarifies that these obligations cannot be waived by individual employees or subcontractors except through collective bargaining agreements. The bill applies to most construction contracts but excludes certain residential home improvement projects and small residential developments.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects workers' wages in construction, indirectly supporting housing development by ensuring fair labor practices and reducing wage theft risks that could impact housing projects.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands liability for wage theft, protecting workers' rights and ensuring unpaid wages are covered, directly supporting labor standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Collective Bargaining Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 9442: Establishes the New York smart work week pilot program to promote, incentivize and support the use of a four-day work week by qualifying employers and to study the benefits and impacts of such work arrangements

Establishes the New York smart work week pilot program to promote, incentivize and support the use of a four-day work week by qualifying employers and to study the benefits and impacts of such work arrangements; defines terms; establishes a tax credit for participating qualifying employers and employees.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill establishes a tax credit for employers and employees participating in a four-day work week pilot program, providing fiscal incentives and promoting economic efficiency.75% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill establishes pilot program for four-day work week with tax credits, promoting better work-life balance and worker benefits85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Gig Economy Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 13, 2026

A 10597: Enacts the "Omnibus Prevailing Wage Enforcement Act"

Enacts the "omnibus prevailing wage enforcement act"; creates the office of the prevailing wage fraud inspector general for increased vigilance in the effort to achieve prevailing wage enforcement; allows public authorities to require that successful bidders for public works jobs participate in a state-sponsored apprenticeship program; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill strengthens worker protections by enforcing prevailing wages and creating oversight for wage fraud, directly advancing labor standards.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Labor Standards

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 10365: Enacts the remedial construction of New York labor law act

Provides that the New York labor law shall be construed liberally for the accomplishment of its remedial purposes, regardless of whether similarly-worded provisions of federal laws or regulations have been or continue to be construed otherwise.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates liberal construction of labor law to advance remedial purposes, strengthening worker protections and rights under New York labor law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards

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