Labor & Employment

in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10172: Provides a disability presumption to members of public retirement systems

Provides that a member of a public retirement system who has been determined to have a permanent partial disability by the workers' compensation board of the state of New York, and who the United States social security administration has determined is disabled for substantial gainful activity, and approved for social security disability benefits, shall be deemed to be disabled for the purposes of eligibility for disability benefits of such public retirement system.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill streamlines disability benefit access for public employees by presuming disability based on existing workers' comp and Social Security determinations, expanding eligibility without additional proof.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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passed both · New York · Assembly Jun 3, 2026

A 10351: Provides that certain members of the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol or the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Pilots shall be granted leave from work with pay for air force assigned missions

Provides that public officers and employees of the state who are members of the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol or the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Pilots shall be granted leave from work with pay to participate in emergency services during certain air force assigned missions.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentGrants paid leave for military auxiliary service, enhancing worker benefits and protecting employment rights without pay loss during assigned missions.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 28, 2026

S 9217: Authorizes additional paid leave for public employees who are absent on military duty

This bill (S 9217) increases paid leave for public employees serving in the military. It allows eligible public employees (such as government workers, teachers, or police officers) to receive full pay for up to 60 days or 52 working days of absence for military duty in a single year, including travel time to and from duty. The change replaces previous limits of 30 days or 22 working days. The bill amends existing law to provide this additional paid leave without requiring new funding or administrative changes.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands paid leave benefits for public employees on military duty, strengthening worker benefits without new funding.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 2, 2026

S 9213: Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county

Provides for certain death benefits to correction officers, correction officer-sergeants, correction officer-captains, assistant wardens, associate wardens or wardens employed by Orange county.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides death benefits to correction officers' families, expanding worker benefits under employment standards per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 18, 2026

A 10223: Establishes the "recovery ready workplace act"

This bill establishes a certification program for employers to become "recovery ready workplaces" (RRWs), directly affecting employers across all industries and their employees with substance use disorders (SUDs). To earn certification, employers must implement specific measures including onsite naloxone availability, mandatory training for supervisors on SUDs and prevention, workplace stress reduction strategies, and comprehensive health coverage for SUD treatment equal to physical health care. The program requires collaboration with unions and recovery organizations, along with policies ensuring confidentiality and reasonable accommodations for employees in recovery. Certification criteria also mandate connecting with local recovery resources and assessing workplace culture to support employees seeking treatment.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates equal health coverage for SUD treatment as physical health, expanding access to mental health services per bill's certification requirements.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates equal SUD treatment coverage and supervisor training, advancing workplace health protections for employees with substance use disorders.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Professional Licensing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9174: Relates to the calculation of full-time employment for purposes of the federal public service loan forgiveness program

Increases the amount of credit to be certified under the federal public service loan forgiveness program for faculty or teachers to five hours worked for each hour of lecture or classroom time.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases teacher loan forgiveness eligibility by counting 5 work hours per lecture hour, directly supporting educator financial relief and retention.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases loan forgiveness eligibility for educators by counting teaching hours as five times worked hours, enhancing employment benefit access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Labor Standards

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 19, 2026

A 10330: Relates to establishing a nonprofit news media jobs grant program

Establishes a nonprofit news media jobs grant program within the newspaper and broadcast media jobs program to provide grants to support certain nonprofit media organizations which increase employees.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill funds nonprofit media grants to increase employees, expanding employment opportunities in the media sector.70% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly Feb 10, 2026

K 943: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 15-21, 2026, as Grain Bin Safety Week in the State of New York

This is a procedural resolution (not a bill) adopted by the New York Assembly. It requests Governor Hochul to officially proclaim February 15-21, 2026, as "Grain Bin Safety Week" in New York State. The resolution highlights the high risk of grain engulfment injuries (62% fatality rate over 50 years) and aims to raise awareness about safety practices for agricultural workers. It does not create new laws or funding but encourages educational efforts by industry leaders. The resolution was adopted on February 10, 2026.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentResolution promotes grain bin safety awareness for agricultural workers, directly addressing workplace safety (a core Labor & Employment issue) to prevent injuries and fatalities in high-risk environments.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 13, 2026

S 9202: Relates to first grade firefighters and promotions from the firefighter rank

This bill establishes longevity bonuses for New York City firefighters with 25+ years of service. It adds 5% to pension calculations upon retirement after 25 years, plus an additional 1% for each year beyond 25 (capped at 15% total after 35 years). The bonus increases the salary used to calculate pension benefits under the firefighters' pension plan. It directly affects NYC firefighters retiring after long careers with the Fire Department. The change applies immediately upon the bill's effective date.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases retirement benefits for NYC firefighters via higher pension calculations (5% + 1% per year beyond 25 years), directly expanding worker compensation under employment standards.95% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 5, 2026

A 10280: Authorizes an optional 20-year retirement benefits plan for Elmira traffic officers

Authorizes an optional 20-year retirement plan for traffic officers employed by the town of Elmira, who submit an application therefor within one year of the effective date of such provisions, or within one year of start of employment.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentAuthorizes optional retirement benefits for Elmira traffic officers, expanding employment benefits for a specific worker group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Retirement Benefits

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